Dodson Lake Dam
North Carolina — Randolph County — Sandy Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| River | Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.87570, -79.63000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| NID Storage | 502 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 502 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 26, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1948 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | North Carolina Railroad Holdings I, LLC |
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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.