Ammons Lake Dam
Ammons Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ammons Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ammons Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ammons Acres, Inc. (private). It impounds the Little River near Wendell.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Wendell |
| River/Stream | Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.81020, -78.35680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ammons Acres, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01621 |
| Federal ID | NC01621 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |