Privette Lake Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Privette Lake Dam #2, located in Wake County, North Carolina, was completed in 1945 and serves as a vital structure for recreation and water supply purposes.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 36 feet, with a structural height of 40 feet and a length of 510 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 101 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 125 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the region.

Owned privately, the dam is state regulated and inspected by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Privette Lake Dam #2 is deemed to be in a stable and secure state. The dam is situated on Moccasin Creek-Tr, contributing to a drainage area of 64 square miles and offering a surface area of 5 acres for recreational activities.

Privette Lake Dam #2 is a significant asset in the region, contributing to water resource management, recreation, and environmental conservation efforts. Its historical significance as a key infrastructure element underscores its importance in sustaining the local ecosystem and providing essential water supplies for the community. With ongoing state oversight and maintenance, the dam continues to play a crucial role in supporting the water needs of Wake County and ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents.

Year Completed

1945

Dam Length

510

River Or Stream

Moccasin Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

36

Drainage Area

64

Nid Storage

125

Structural Height

40

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

40
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.