Ammons Lake Dam Lower
Ammons Lake Dam Lower is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1980. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ammons Lake Dam Lower
The primary purpose of Ammons Lake Dam Lower is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charleston Management Corporation (private). It impounds the Ut To Mine Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 352 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Ut To Mine Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.87830, -78.66490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,241 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Charleston Management Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04528 |
| Federal ID | NC04528 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |