Peterson Lake Dam Upper

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
River/StreamUT to Haw River
Coordinates36.25900, -79.83360

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage37 acre-ft
Max Storage37 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge370 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerDavid M Bracey
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/02/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC03870
Federal IDNC03870
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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