Price Mill Lake Dam

Troublesome Creek· Rockingham, North Carolina· Built 1947· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Price Mill Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area5,914 sq mi
Max Discharge83 cfs
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)
NID IDNC00567

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: No
Last Inspection: December 3, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Price Mill Lake Dam?

Price Mill Lake 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 Price Mill Lake Dam?

Price Mill Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Price Mill Lake Dam built?

Price Mill Lake Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Price Mill Lake Dam?

Price Mill Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Price Mill Lake Dam last inspected?

Price Mill Lake Dam was last inspected on December 3, 2014. 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.