Peterson Lake Dam Lower

North Carolina — Rockingham County — UT to Haw River

Location

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

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage41 acre-ft
Max Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 2, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRichard Murbach

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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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