Roxboro Afterbay Dam

Person County, North Carolina (near Denniston)

River/Stream: Hyco River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
68 ft
Dam Length
909 ft
Reservoir Storage
27,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
330 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-04-17

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00666
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.52230, -78.99720
Age
52 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.