Robins Nest Lake Dam
Robins Nest Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robins Nest Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Robins Nest Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of North Carolina, State Property Office (state). It impounds the Ut To Haw River near Altamahaw.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. 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 01/10/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Altamahaw |
| River/Stream | Ut To Haw River |
| Coordinates | 36.25310, -79.75670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of North Carolina, State Property Office |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04000 |
| Federal ID | NC04000 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |