Auman Lake Dam
Auman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Auman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Auman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Craig Rich (private). It impounds the Ut To Little River near Asbury.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 431 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2020.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Asbury |
| River/Stream | Ut To Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.57010, -79.84750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 431 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Craig Rich |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00491 |
| Federal ID | NC00491 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |