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.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 420 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 |