Roaring Gap Club Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlleghany
Nearest CityCherry Lane
River/StreamLaurel Branch
Coordinates36.40360, -80.98450

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height69 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,317 acre-ft
Max Storage1,317 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,023 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge73 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRoaring Gap Club, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/02/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00242
Federal IDNC00242
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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