Wright Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mitchell Dam Medberry Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Wright Dam, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, is a private-owned structure on Roach Creek-Tr that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various activities. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 27 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, with a length of 295 feet and a normal storage capacity of 34 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of February 2014, Wright Dam has not been inspected frequently. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 556 cubic feet per second and a drainage area of 38 square miles. With a surface area of 3.2 acres and a storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, the dam provides a valuable recreational space while also serving practical purposes such as fire protection and stock maintenance. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its significance in water resource management and recreational activities in the area remains important.
Dam Length |
295 |
River Or Stream |
Roach Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
38 |
Nid Storage |
41 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dan River Near Wentworth
|
545cfs |
Smith River At Eden
|
204cfs |
Mayo River Near Price
|
130cfs |
North Mayo River Near Spencer
|
56cfs |
Smith River At Martinsville
|
135cfs |
Dan R At Pine Hall
|
235cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Wright Dam