Rankin Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRichmond
Nearest CityEllerbe
River/StreamLittle Mountain Creek
Coordinates35.09950, -79.77760

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length345 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage58 acre-ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge82 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRankin Lake, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/29/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00646
Federal IDNC00646
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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