Dobson Dam
Dobson Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dobson Dam
The primary purpose of Dobson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Miriam D Tripp (private). It impounds the Ut To Prichards Mill Creek.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/26/2020.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Orange |
| River/Stream | Ut To Prichards Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.87970, -79.10760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Miriam D Tripp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05979 |
| Federal ID | NC05979 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |