Roxboro East Fgd Settling Pond Dam

Sargents Creek· Person, North Carolina· Built 2010· Earth·
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Roxboro East Fgd Settling Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,154 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)
NID IDNC06009

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: April 29, 2021
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 Roxboro East Fgd Settling Pond Dam?

Roxboro East Fgd 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 Roxboro East Fgd Settling Pond Dam?

Roxboro East Fgd Settling Pond Dam is owned by Duke Energy Corporation (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Roxboro East Fgd Settling Pond Dam built?

Roxboro East Fgd Settling Pond Dam was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Roxboro East Fgd Settling Pond Dam?

Roxboro East Fgd Settling Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Roxboro East Fgd Settling Pond Dam last inspected?

Roxboro East Fgd Settling Pond Dam was last inspected on April 29, 2021. 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.