Rocky River Reservoir Dam
Rocky River Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Chatham County, North Carolina, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rocky River Reservoir Dam
Rocky River Reservoir Dam is a dam in Chatham, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Town Of Siler City (local government). It impounds the Rocky River near Siler City.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 53 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/08/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Nearest City | Siler City |
| River/Stream | Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 35.79540, -79.47740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 403 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 53 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,006 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Town of Siler City |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00616 |
| Federal ID | NC00616 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |