Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam

Dan River· Rockingham, North Carolina· Earth·
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Length125 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage355 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDNC06102

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: Yes
Last Inspection: June 9, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Duke Energy Corporation

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam?

Dan River Service Water Settling Pond 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 Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam?

Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam is owned by Duke Energy Corporation (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam?

Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam last inspected?

Dan River Service Water Settling Pond Dam was last inspected on June 9, 2020. 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.