Dumaine Lake Dam #1
Dumaine Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dumaine Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Dumaine Lake Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dumaine Farm Trust (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek near Eden.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 268 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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. 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 02/27/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Eden |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.49780, -79.84380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 268 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 662 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dumaine Farm Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00556 |
| Federal ID | NC00556 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |