Reidsville Quarry Lake Dam
Reidsville Quarry Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reidsville Quarry Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Reidsville Quarry Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kimberly D Parks (private). It impounds the Wolf Island Creek near Reidsville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/11/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Reidsville |
| River/Stream | Wolf Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.37770, -79.72360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Kimberly D Parks |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01603 |
| Federal ID | NC01603 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |