Peterson Lake Dam Lower

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
River/StreamUT to Haw River
Coordinates36.25610, -79.83510

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage41 acre-ft
Max Storage41 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge512 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerRichard Murbach
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/02/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC03869
Federal IDNC03869
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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