John Bunch Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRandolph
Nearest CityFarmer
River/StreamCedar Fork Creek
Coordinates35.72230, -79.86010

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage471 acre-ft
Max Storage471 acre-ft
Normal Storage396 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,146 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Asheboro
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00451
Federal IDNC00451
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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