Greensboro National Golf Course Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Greensboro National Golf Course Dam #2, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, along the Haw River, is a privately-owned earth dam that serves primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Built in 1995, this dam has a hydraulic height of 19.2 feet and a structural height of 24 feet, with a length of 280 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 8 acre-feet and a total storage capacity of 11 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 1.1 acres.

Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition, as assessed in December 2020. The North Carolina Dam Safety Program, along with other state agencies, regulates and inspects the dam periodically to ensure its safety and compliance with state guidelines. The dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion, and there are no associated structures or locks present.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and safety of dams in North Carolina will find Greensboro National Golf Course Dam #2 to be an intriguing case study. With its recreational focus and significant storage capacity, this dam plays a vital role in the local community while requiring careful monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with its high hazard potential.

Year Completed

1995

Dam Length

280

River Or Stream

Haw River - Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.1

Hydraulic Height

19.2

Drainage Area

36

Nid Storage

11

Structural Height

24

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

24
       
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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.