Auman Lake Dam dam
Auman Lake Dam
Located in Randolph, North Carolina, Auman Lake Dam was completed in 1950 and serves as a recreational water resource along the Little River-Tr. This privately owned dam stands at a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 29 feet, with a length of 431 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, providing opportunities for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation on its 4-acre surface area.
Managed by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, Auman Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safe operation. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam has a regular inspection frequency of 5 years. Despite its low risk profile, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain unspecified, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and preparedness measures.
Auman Lake Dam's scenic location in the Asbury area, combined with its role in providing recreational opportunities and water storage for the surrounding community, make it a valuable asset for both residents and visitors. As climate change impacts water resources, dams like Auman Lake play a crucial role in managing water supply, flood control, and ecosystem preservation. Continued oversight and maintenance will be essential to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of this important water infrastructure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Auman Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Star | 5 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Ramseur | 13 cfs | → |
| Rocky R At Sr1300 Nr Crutchfield Crossroads | 2 cfs | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 31 cfs | → |
| Ryan Creek Below Us 220 At Greensboro | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Auman Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Cove Boat Ramp
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
- Morrow Mountain Boat Launch
- Falls Road Stanly County
- Badin Lake Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Buddle Branch
- Abbotts Creek
- Boulding Branch
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Arrowhead Lake
Track Auman Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Auman Lake Dam
Where does the data for Auman Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Auman Lake Dam.