Ames Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityOssipee
River/StreamReedy Fork Creek
Coordinates36.21300, -79.61920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage121 acre-ft
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Max Discharge83 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJerry D Apple
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00668
Federal IDNC00668
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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