Goss Lake Dam

Randolph County, North Carolina (near Highfalls)

River/Stream: UT to Richland Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
330 ft
Reservoir Storage
58 acre-ft
Year Completed
1950
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
165 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2025-01-08

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

Loading map...

Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00706
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.62690, -79.69850
Age
76 years

Nearby Dams

External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.