Dams in Alleghany County, North Carolina
12Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Alleghany County, North Carolina
Alleghany County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Alleghany County is 67 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Roaring Gap Club Lake Dam at 69 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Gap Club Lake Dam | High | Fair | 69 | Recreation | 1927 |
| High Meadows Lake Dam | High | Fair | 43 | Irrigation | |
| Temple Lake Dam | High | Fair | 41 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Mountain Lake Dam | High | Poor | 41 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Stone Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 35 | Recreation | |
| Hampton Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 35 | Irrigation | |
| Willis Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 30 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Thompson Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 28 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Mountain View Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | |
| Camp Cheerio Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Sherrill Pond Dam #2 (upper) | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | |
| Araniska Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation |