Hinson Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRichmond
Nearest CityRockingham
River/StreamFalling Creek
Coordinates34.93820, -79.75030

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage108 acre-ft
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge165 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerCity of Rockingham
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/26/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00655
Federal IDNC00655
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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