Roxboro Municipal Lake Dam dam
Roxboro Municipal Lake Dam
Roxboro Municipal Lake Dam, also known as Roxboro City Lake, is a key water resource in Person County, North Carolina, serving both recreational and water supply purposes. Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 27 feet and a structural height of 33 feet, with a length of 1000 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 4,125 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 224 acres, drawing water from Storys Creek for its reservoir.
Situated in Chub Lake, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its fair condition and high hazard potential. With a drainage area of 6,464 acres and a maximum discharge capacity of 5,700 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
As a local government-owned structure, Roxboro Municipal Lake Dam represents a vital link between water supply, recreation, and environmental stewardship in Person County. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and safeguarding our water resources for future generations in the face of evolving climate challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Roxboro Municipal Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hyco R Bl Abay D Nr Mcgehees Mill | 4 cfs | → |
| Hyco Creek Near Leasburg | · | → |
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 3 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Paces | 601 cfs | → |
| Dan River At South Boston | 612 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roxboro Municipal Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Neal's Store Road 854, Roxboro
- Highway 62, Milton
- Maple Avenue 556, South Boston
- Rodolphe Street 6122, Durham
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Buffalo Landing - Kerr Reservoir
- Staunton River State Park
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Redwood Campsite
- Occoneechee State Park
Fishing spots
Track Roxboro Municipal Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Roxboro Municipal Lake Dam
Where does the data for Roxboro Municipal Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Roxboro Municipal Lake Dam.