Rochelle Lake Dam
Rochelle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, North Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rochelle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rochelle 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 City Of Roanoke Rapids (local government). It impounds the Roanoke River.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/14/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Halifax |
| River/Stream | Roanoke River |
| Coordinates | 36.47630, -77.66160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 303 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | City of Roanoke Rapids |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00835 |
| Federal ID | NC00835 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |