Roxboro Afterbay Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Roxboro Afterbay Dam, located in Denniston, North Carolina, is a concrete structure built in 1974 on the Hyco River, with a height of 68 feet and a hydraulic height of 20 feet.


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Summary

The dam has a storage capacity of 27,000 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes, including flood control and water supply management. With a surface area of 650 acres and a drainage area of 85 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and ensuring water security in the region.

Managed by a public utility, the Roxboro Afterbay Dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to maintain its structural integrity and safety standards. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains satisfactory as of the last inspection in October 2020. In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with emergency action plans and updated contact information to effectively manage any potential risks or incidents.

As a key component of the water resource infrastructure in Person County, North Carolina, Roxboro Afterbay Dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of climate change. Its role in flood mitigation and water supply protection underscores the critical need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and resilience of the surrounding communities and ecosystems.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

909

River Or Stream

Hyco River

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

650

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

85

Nid Storage

27000

Structural Height

68

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

68
       
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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.