Beaver Lodge Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 405 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Beaver Lodge Dam #1
The primary purpose of Beaver Lodge 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 J. Van Sharpe Estate (private). It impounds the Hogans Creek near Lawsonville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 244 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 02/11/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Lawsonville |
| River/Stream | Hogans Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.30740, -79.58000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 92 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | J. Van Sharpe Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01526 |
| Federal ID | NC01526 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |