Ararat Rock Products Dam
Ararat Rock Products Dam is an earth dam located in Surry County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ararat Rock Products Dam
The primary purpose of Ararat Rock Products Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Luck Stone Corporation (private). It impounds the Ut To Ararat River near Ararat.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet.
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 04/13/2016.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Nearest City | Ararat |
| River/Stream | Ut To Ararat River |
| Coordinates | 36.46030, -80.59050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Luck Stone Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04261 |
| Federal ID | NC04261 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |