Dumaine Lake Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Dumaine Lake Dam #1, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, is a private earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 22 feet with a structural height of 28 feet and a length of 268 feet. With a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, it serves the Buffalo Creek-Tr watershed with a drainage area of 346 acres.

Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Dumaine Lake Dam #1 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 662 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance for climate and water resource enthusiasts.

Overall, Dumaine Lake Dam #1 plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region, while also facing challenges related to its structural integrity and potential risks associated with its operation. As a key component of the water management infrastructure in the area, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable practices and proactive measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

268

River Or Stream

Buffalo Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

346

Nid Storage

127

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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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. 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

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, 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.