Dodson Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRandolph
Nearest CityRamseur
River/StreamSandy Creek
Coordinates35.87570, -79.63000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage502 acre-ft
Max Storage502 acre-ft
Normal Storage418 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,100 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNorth Carolina Railroad Holdings I, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/26/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00435
Federal IDNC00435
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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