Vance-Granville Technical Lake Dam

Ruin Creek· Vance, North Carolina· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Vance-Granville Technical Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
NID IDNC01434

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 16, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Vance-Granville Community College

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Vance-Granville Technical Lake Dam?

Vance-Granville Technical Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Vance-Granville Technical Lake Dam?

Vance-Granville Technical Lake Dam is owned by Vance-Granville Community College (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Vance-Granville Technical Lake Dam?

Vance-Granville Technical Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Vance-Granville Technical Lake Dam last inspected?

Vance-Granville Technical Lake Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2019. 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.