Roanoke Rapids
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Northampton |
| Nearest City | Roanoke Rapids |
| River/Stream | Roanoke |
| Coordinates | 36.48170, -77.67330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80,690 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80,690 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77,140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,400 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 711,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Virginia Electric and Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |