Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam dam
Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam
Located in Person County, North Carolina, the Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam stands as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the OS-Hyco River. Built in 1973, this earth dam has a hydraulic height of 62.4 feet and a structural height of 70 feet, with a storage capacity of 5567 acre-feet and a surface area of 240 acres. The dam serves as a vital defense against potential flooding in the region, providing a sense of security for the surrounding communities.
Managed by a public utility and regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, the Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam has been deemed to have a high hazard potential but is currently in fair condition. Regular inspections are conducted, with the most recent assessment occurring in September 2019. The dam's Emergency Action Plan is in place, ensuring that appropriate measures are ready to be implemented in case of an emergency. With its significant role in flood risk reduction, the Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam remains a critical component of water resource management in North Carolina.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam serves as a prime example of infrastructure designed to mitigate flood risks and protect communities from potential disasters. Its strategic location along the OS-Hyco River, efficient storage capacity, and ongoing regulatory oversight highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring such crucial structures. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme events, dams like Roxboro West Ash Basin play a vital role in safeguarding lives and property, showcasing the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in action.
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 Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hyco R Bl Abay D Nr Mcgehees Mill | 4 cfs | → |
| Hyco Creek Near Leasburg | · | → |
| Dan River At Paces | 619 cfs | → |
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 3 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Stp Near Danville | 493 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 62, Milton
- Neal's Store Road 854, Roxboro
- Maple Avenue 556, South Boston
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
- Dimmocks Mill Road 920, Town Of Hillsborough
- Rodolphe Street 6122, Durham
Campgrounds
Track Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam
Where does the data for Roxboro West Ash Basin 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 High 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 Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam.