Robert E. Lee Dam is an earth dam located in Hertford County, North Carolina, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 380 ft long. 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 Robert E. Lee Dam
The primary purpose of Robert E. Lee Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Myrick Subdivision, LLC (private). It impounds the Meherrin River near Murfreesboro.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/10/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hertford |
| Nearest City | Murfreesboro |
| River/Stream | Meherrin River |
| Coordinates | 36.51000, -77.05130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Myrick Subdivision, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03084 |
| Federal ID | NC03084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |