Rauchfuss Lake Dam
North Carolina — Caldwell County — Church Branch
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell |
| River | Church Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.00830, -81.53570 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 347 ft |
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 15, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Merril Elizabeth White Irrevocable Trust |
Location Map
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.