Simpson Lake Dam
Simpson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Simpson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Simpson Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Donna D Smith (private). It impounds the Troublesome Creek near Foushee.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 426 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/28/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Foushee |
| River/Stream | Troublesome Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.27420, -79.84540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 426 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 132 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Donna D Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00566 |
| Federal ID | NC00566 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |