Grogan Estate Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Grogan Estate Lake Dam, located in Madison, North Carolina, serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation and recreation purposes.


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Summary

Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet, with a hydraulic height of 18 feet, creating a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet.Implemented by a private owner, the dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures.

With a drainage area of 71 square miles and a maximum discharge of 396 cubic feet per second, Grogan Estate Lake Dam plays a vital role in managing water flow within the Big Beaver Island Creek-Tr watershed. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in January 2020. The surrounding area features a surface area of 7 acres, providing a scenic backdrop for recreational activities while serving as a vital source of irrigation for the local community.

As an integral part of the water infrastructure in Rockingham County, Grogan Estate Lake Dam underscores the importance of proper maintenance and regulation in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water resources. The dam's history of serving both practical and leisure purposes highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to protect the surrounding environment and communities relying on its water storage capabilities.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

450

River Or Stream

Big Beaver Island Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

71

Nid Storage

56

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

20
       
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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.