Knight Lake Dam
Knight Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Knight Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Knight Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kenneth D Frith (private). It impounds the Little Jacobs Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 01/30/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| River/Stream | Little Jacobs Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.35970, -79.82600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Kenneth D Frith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03874 |
| Federal ID | NC03874 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |