Dams in Vance County, North Carolina
14Total Dams
3High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Vance County, North Carolina
Vance County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Vance County is 123 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is South Lake Dam at 30 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose's Warehouse Dam | High | Fair | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Buffalo Millpond Dam | High | Fair | 20 | Irrigation | 1864 |
| Medlin Pond Dam | High | Fair | 11 | Irrigation | |
| South Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 30 | Recreation | 1854 |
| Tungston Mine Tailings Dam | Significant | Fair | 27 | Tailings | |
| Ayscue Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 30 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Vance-granville Technical Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 30 | Recreation | |
| Jackson Dam | Low | Fair | 29 | Irrigation | |
| Rowland Lake Dam | Low | 20 | Other | 1900 | |
| Weldon Lake Dam | Low | 20 | Other | 1850 | |
| Stainback Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Irrigation | 1988 |
| Club Lake Dam | Low | 15 | Other | 1900 | |
| Southerland Lake Dam | Low | 14 | Other | 1880 | |
| Fox Reservior Dam | Low | 10 | Other | 1920 |