Gaston - South Saddle
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Halifax |
| Nearest City | Roanoke Rapids |
| River/Stream | Roanoke |
| Coordinates | 36.49432, -77.80963 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 513,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 513,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20,300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,340 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Virginia Electric and Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |