Robinsons Pond Dam
Robinsons Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, North Carolina, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Robinsons Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Robinsons Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roseburg Resources Company (private). It impounds the Bear Swamp near Ringwood.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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. 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 11/17/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Halifax |
| Nearest City | Ringwood |
| River/Stream | Bear Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.39900, -77.82260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Roseburg Resources Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00832 |
| Federal ID | NC00832 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |