Lewis Dam, located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, is a privately-owned Earth dam on Horse Creek-Tr that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
Standing at a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, the dam spans 521 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Despite its significance for recreation, the dam has been assessed with a high hazard potential and poor condition as of the last inspection in April 2019.
Managed by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, Lewis Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure public safety and environmental protection. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in December 2015, indicating potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and risk management. With its proximity to residential areas in Wake County, the dam's condition and maintenance remain critical concerns for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Wind
Humidity
Dam Length |
521 |
River Or Stream |
Horse Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
20 |
Neuse River Near Falls
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68cfs |
Tar River Near Tar River
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34cfs |
Marsh C Nr New Hope
|
2cfs |
Crabtree Creek At Hwy 70 At Raleigh
|
116cfs |
Crabtree Creek At Us 1 At Raleigh
|
124cfs |
Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg
|
243cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Shoreline Campground
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Overlook Campground
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Shortleaf Pine Campground
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Bootleg Point Campground
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Two Oaks Campground
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Osprey Nest Campground
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