Roxboro Holding Basin Dam dam
Roxboro Holding Basin Dam
The Roxboro Holding Basin Dam in North Carolina was completed in 2018 and serves as a critical structure for flood risk reduction in the area. Owned by a public utility, the dam is regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and efficacy. With a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a length of 1417 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3.2 acres.
The dam's hazard potential is categorized as high, but its condition assessment as of October 2020 was deemed satisfactory. Emergency action plans are in place, and the dam meets guidelines for risk management. The dam's location in Person County, North Carolina, positions it as a key player in mitigating flooding risks and protecting the surrounding communities. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the technical specifications and operational importance of the Roxboro Holding Basin Dam in safeguarding the region from potential water-related disasters.
As a concrete structure designed primarily for flood risk reduction, the Roxboro Holding Basin Dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the local environment. With a focus on safety and efficiency, the dam stands as a testament to modern engineering practices and serves as a vital component of the state's infrastructure. For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, the Roxboro Holding Basin Dam offers a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure development and environmental stewardship.
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 Holding 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 | 626 cfs | → |
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Stp Near Danville | 502 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roxboro Holding 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 Holding Basin Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Roxboro Holding Basin Dam
Where does the data for Roxboro Holding 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 Holding Basin Dam.