Washburn Lake Dam

North Carolina — Rockingham County — Troublesome Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
RiverTroublesome Creek
Coordinates36.30740, -79.67690

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage123 acre-ft
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 11, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNuma G Washburn

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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