Lake Hunt Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Revis Dam Hester Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lake Hunt Dam, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, is a vital water resource and recreational spot in the area.
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Summary
Built in 1966, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 40 feet with a hydraulic height of 36 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2,972 acre-feet for Troublesome Creek-Tr. The dam serves multiple purposes, including water supply and recreation, with a normal storage capacity of 2,477 acre-feet and a surface area of 160 acres.
Managed by the local government, Lake Hunt Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. With a high hazard potential but fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in April 2019, the dam is equipped with emergency action plans and follows inspection protocols to ensure public safety. Despite its age, the dam continues to be a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering boating, fishing, and other recreational activities for visitors in the Foushee area.
In the event of any risks or emergencies, the dam's emergency action plans are regularly updated and meet guidelines to ensure prompt response and public safety. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Lake Hunt Dam plays a crucial role in water management and recreation for the community, making it an essential asset in maintaining a sustainable water resource system in the region.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
547 |
River Or Stream |
Troublesome Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
160 |
Hydraulic Height |
36 |
Drainage Area |
4429 |
Nid Storage |
2972 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
40 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Lake Hunt Dam