Crossgate Dam #3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Crossgate Dam #3, located in Wake County, North Carolina, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 300 feet and a storage capacity of 12 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed during the last inspection in March 2020.

Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Crossgate Dam #3 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Situated along the Honeycutt Creek-Tr, this dam serves as a recreational site in the White Chapel Way area, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation. With a history dating back to an unspecified completion year, this dam continues to provide valuable storage capacity and contribute to the local water resource infrastructure.

Although lacking certain details such as dam volume and surface area, Crossgate Dam #3 remains a significant feature in the landscape, with its emergency action plan being last revised in April 2019. With a designated inspection frequency of 2, this dam continues to be monitored for any potential risks or issues, ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of its recreational value.

Dam Length

300

River Or Stream

Honeycutt Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

10

Nid Storage

12

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

15
       
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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.