Rockingham Fishing Club Lake Dam dam
Rockingham Fishing Club Lake Dam
Rockingham Fishing Club Lake Dam, located in Lawsonville, North Carolina, stands as a private recreational water resource managed with state oversight by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program. Built in 1939, this earth dam spans 420 feet in length and reaches a hydraulic height of 30 feet, providing a serene 75-acre surface area for fishing and outdoor activities. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, with additional benefits including fire protection and the maintenance of a stock or small fish pond.
With a maximum storage capacity of 1,140 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 900 acre-feet, Rockingham Fishing Club Lake Dam serves as a valuable water source for the community while posing a low hazard potential. Regular state inspections have deemed its condition as satisfactory, ensuring the safety and functionality of the structure. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide a peaceful retreat for anglers and nature enthusiasts, nestled along the tranquil waters of Hogans Creek-Tr in Rockingham County.
As a testament to its long-standing presence, Rockingham Fishing Club Lake Dam remains a cherished landmark in the region, offering a picturesque setting for outdoor recreation and wildlife observation. With its rich history dating back to the late 1930s, the dam stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between water resources, climate enthusiasts, and the natural environment. Its continued maintenance and regulation by state authorities ensure the preservation of this beloved recreational haven for generations to come.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Rockingham Fishing Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy Fork Near Gibsonville | 2 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Wentworth | 281 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Sr2819 Nr Mcleansville | 25 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Eden | 177 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Stp Near Danville | 474 cfs | → |
| North Buffalo Creek Near Greensboro | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rockingham Fishing Club Lake Dam.
Track Rockingham Fishing Club Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rockingham Fishing Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Rockingham Fishing Club Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Rockingham Fishing Club Lake Dam.