Hudspeth Lower Dam
Hudspeth Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hudspeth Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Hudspeth Lower Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert J Smith (private). It impounds the Carroll Creek near Danville, Va.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 354 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 01/06/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Danville, Va |
| River/Stream | Carroll Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.40750, -79.69570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 354 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 182 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Robert J Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/06/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03966 |
| Federal ID | NC03966 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |