Farrington Dam
Farrington Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Farrington Dam
The primary purpose of Farrington Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Samantha Y Lovings (private). It impounds the Hogan Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 637 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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 01/03/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| River/Stream | Hogan Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.33360, -79.95750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 637 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Samantha Y Lovings |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05659 |
| Federal ID | NC05659 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |