Randleman City Lake Dam

Polecat Creek· Randolph, North Carolina· Built 1927· Concrete·
High Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Randleman City Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1927 and is 99 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length220 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage174 acre-ft
Normal Storage106 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area33,280 sq mi
Max Discharge47,700 cfs
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)
Year Modified1955
NID IDNC00449

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 28, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Town of Randleman

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Randleman City Lake Dam?

Randleman City Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Randleman City Lake Dam?

Randleman City Lake Dam is owned by Town of Randleman (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Randleman City Lake Dam built?

Randleman City Lake Dam was completed in 1927, making it 99 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Randleman City Lake Dam?

Randleman City Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Randleman City Lake Dam last inspected?

Randleman City Lake Dam was last inspected on February 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.