West Rock Kraft Paper Dam
West Rock Kraft Paper Dam is an earth dam located in Northampton County, North Carolina, built in 1990. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About West Rock Kraft Paper Dam
West Rock Kraft Paper Dam is a dam in Northampton, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Westrock (local government). It impounds the Roanoke River.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 420 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 11/13/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Northampton |
| River/Stream | Roanoke River |
| Coordinates | 36.46990, -77.63520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | WestRock |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03642 |
| Federal ID | NC03642 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |