Hooper Dam
Hooper Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hooper Dam
The primary purpose of Hooper Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tommy E Huffines (private). It impounds the Ut To Haw River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/11/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| River/Stream | Ut To Haw River |
| Coordinates | 36.25740, -79.56050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tommy E Huffines |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04045 |
| Federal ID | NC04045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |