Hobbs Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityAltamahaw
River/StreamUT to Haw River
Coordinates36.21130, -79.94380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage69 acre-ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge237 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFrogs Leap Homeowners Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/01/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00684
Federal IDNC00684
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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