Simpson Lake Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Foushee |
| River/Stream | Troublesome Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.27420, -79.84540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 426 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 132 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Donna D Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |