Wray Dam, located in Northampton, North Carolina, was completed in 1984 and primarily serves the purposes of fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS, this private dam stands at a height of 21 feet with a hydraulic height of 16 feet. With a storage capacity of 217.9 acre-feet and a surface area of 12.5 acres, Wray Dam is situated on the Roanoke Rapids Lake-Tr river.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has an uncontrolled outlet gate. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated." The last inspection date was in February 2002, with a moderate risk rating assigned to the dam. With a drainage area of 1500 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 217.9 acre-feet, Wray Dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Even though Wray Dam is not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam also serves as an essential resource for fire protection and stock purposes in the region. As an earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation, Wray Dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water management practices and highlights the intersection of water resources and climate resilience in the local community.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
750 |
River Or Stream |
Roanoke Rapids Lake-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
1500 |
Nid Storage |
217.9 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids
|
2810cfs |
Meherrin River Near Lawrenceville
|
238cfs |
Meherrin River At Emporia
|
327cfs |
Little Fishing Creek Near White Oak
|
13cfs |
Fishing Creek Near Enfield
|
129cfs |
Swift Creek At Hilliardston
|
858cfs |