African Plains Dam

North Carolina — Randolph County — Richland Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRandolph
RiverRichland Creek
Coordinates35.62960, -79.74940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length320 ft
NID Storage76 acre-ft
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 8, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerNC Zoological Authority

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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