African Plains Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| River/Stream | Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.62960, -79.74940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NC Zoological Authority |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |