Farlow Lake Dam

Randolph County, North Carolina (near Asheboro)

River/Stream: N. Prong Richland Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
350 ft
Reservoir Storage
134 acre-ft
Year Completed
1955
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
50 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-08-24

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00708
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.64310, -79.80220
Age
71 years

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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.