Sitting Rock Farm Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sitting Rock Farm Dam, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, along the Brushy Creek-Tr river, serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

This privately-owned earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 22.5 feet and a structural height of 26.6 feet, with a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. The dam, completed for recreational purposes, covers a surface area of 3 acres and drains a watershed area of 128 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2012, Sitting Rock Farm Dam has not undergone recent inspections or modifications. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, with no permitting or enforcement requirements in place. With a maximum discharge capacity and spillway type unspecified, water enthusiasts may find this dam an intriguing spot for outdoor activities, given its scenic location in the heart of Eden, North Carolina.

Dam Length

435

River Or Stream

Brushy Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

22.5

Drainage Area

128

Nid Storage

54

Structural Height

26.6

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

27
       
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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.