Shephard Lake Dam
Shephard Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond County, North Carolina, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shephard Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shephard Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. It impounds the Falling Creek near Rockingham.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/11/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Richmond |
| Nearest City | Rockingham |
| River/Stream | Falling Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.93520, -79.68500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00632 |
| Federal ID | NC00632 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |