Fuller Lake Dam dam
Fuller Lake Dam
Fuller Lake Dam, also known as Allyn's Landing Dam, is a private dam located in Sawmill Road, Wake County, North Carolina. Built in 1947, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a hydraulic height of 28 feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 102 cubic feet per second. Lead Mine Creek-Tr flows through the area, adding to the scenic beauty and recreational opportunities offered by Fuller Lake Dam.
The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets stringent safety and inspection requirements. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, a recent assessment in February 2020 determined the dam to be in fair condition. The dam has an established emergency action plan (EAP) and is inspected on a biennial basis to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The presence of Fuller Lake Dam not only enhances the recreational experience in the area but also highlights the importance of proper dam management and maintenance in mitigating potential risks and ensuring public safety.
With its picturesque location and vital role in providing recreational opportunities, Fuller Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and public safety. Its presence along Lead Mine Creek-Tr in Wake County serves as a reminder of the need for proactive regulation and maintenance of dams to prevent potential hazards and ensure the sustainable use of water resources for current and future generations. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate sustainability, the Fuller Lake Dam presents a fascinating case study in balancing human development with environmental stewardship to create resilient and safe water infrastructure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Fuller Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Creek At Hwy 70 At Raleigh | 13 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Cr At Ebenezer Church Rd Nr Raleigh | 14 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Falls | 123 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek At Us 1 At Raleigh | 17 cfs | → |
| Marsh C Nr New Hope | 1 cfs | → |
| Rocky Branch Below Pullen Drive At Raleigh | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fuller Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Neuse River Trail Raleigh
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Lake Trail Wake County
- Walnut Creek Trail Raleigh
- Durham County
Campgrounds
- Durant Nature Park
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Blue Heron Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
- Shoreline Campground
Track Fuller Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fuller Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fuller Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Fuller Lake Dam.