Ayscue Lake Dam
Ayscue Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Vance County, North Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ayscue Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ayscue Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by David M Glover (private). It impounds the Dickies Creek near Gold Rock.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Vance |
| Nearest City | Gold Rock |
| River/Stream | Dickies Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.28140, -78.32260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 413 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | David M Glover |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01019 |
| Federal ID | NC01019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |