Crooked Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Crooked Creek, located in Wake County, North Carolina, is a dam regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program.


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Summary

The dam serves a primary purpose of recreation and has a structural height of 20 feet. With a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, the dam poses a high hazard potential and is assessed to be in fair condition as of January 2021.

Despite its high hazard potential, Crooked Creek offers recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Situated along Terrible Creek, the dam provides a serene setting for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the dam's condition is fair, regular inspections ensure that safety measures are in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.

As a vital water resource in the area, Crooked Creek's management falls under the jurisdiction of the Wake County local government. With its strategic location and recreational offerings, the dam serves as both a functional structure and a natural oasis for those who appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate in their surroundings.

River Or Stream

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Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

40

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

20
       
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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.