Noblin Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Devin Hancock Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Noblin Dam, located in Granville, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Situated along the Fishing Creek-Tr river, this earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, with a length of 425 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres, making it a significant feature in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Despite its importance, Noblin Dam poses a high hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of December 2020. The dam is subject to regular inspections by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, ensuring that enforcement, permitting, and regulatory measures are in place for its continued safe operation. Additionally, emergency preparedness and risk management measures are being monitored to address any potential threats and ensure the safety of nearby communities in the event of a dam failure. With its crucial role in recreational activities and water storage, Noblin Dam remains a key focus for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Overall, Noblin Dam stands as a significant water resource structure in North Carolina, providing both recreational benefits and challenges related to its hazard potential and condition assessment. As a privately owned facility, the dam is subject to state regulations and inspections, ensuring its safe operation and emergency preparedness. With ongoing monitoring and risk management measures in place, Noblin Dam continues to be a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the complexities of dam infrastructure and its impact on surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Dam Length |
425 |
River Or Stream |
Fishing Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
32 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Noblin Dam