Ammons Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ammons Lake Dam, located in Wendell, North Carolina, was completed in 1975 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam, with a structural height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, is classified as an Earth dam with a core made of stone and a foundation of soil. The dam has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet and is associated with the Little River-Tr stream.

Despite being privately owned, the dam is inspected by the state and deemed to have a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2019. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. With a risk assessment rating of moderate (3), there is a need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of Ammons Lake Dam for both recreation purposes and the surrounding ecosystem.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

150

River Or Stream

Little River-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

84

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.