Angus Barn Lake Dam

Sycamore Creek· Wake, North Carolina· Built 1957· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Angus Barn Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Max Discharge3 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDNC00854

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 5, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

State of North Carolina, State Property Office

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Angus Barn Lake Dam?

Angus Barn Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Angus Barn Lake Dam?

Angus Barn Lake Dam is owned by State of North Carolina, State Property Office (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Angus Barn Lake Dam built?

Angus Barn Lake Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Angus Barn Lake Dam?

Angus Barn Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Angus Barn Lake Dam last inspected?

Angus Barn Lake Dam was last inspected on December 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.