Rauchfuss Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCaldwell
Nearest CityLegerwood
River/StreamChurch Branch
Coordinates36.00830, -81.53570

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length347 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage29 acre-ft
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge564 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMerril Elizabeth White Irrevocable Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00330
Federal IDNC00330
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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