Araniska Dam
Araniska Dam is an earth dam located in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Araniska Dam
The primary purpose of Araniska Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Araniska Lake Preservation Society, Llc (private). It impounds the Little Glade Creek near Cherry Lane.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 12/05/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alleghany |
| Nearest City | Cherry Lane |
| River/Stream | Little Glade Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.44220, -81.04840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Araniska Lake Preservation Society, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01402 |
| Federal ID | NC01402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |