Araniska Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alleghany |
| Nearest City | Cherry Lane |
| River/Stream | Little Glade Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.44220, -81.04840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Araniska Lake Preservation Society, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |