Wray Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.