Upper Albert Dam
Upper Albert Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Upper Albert Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Albert Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jeanette C Albert Trustee (private). It impounds the Hogans Creek near Eden.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/11/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Eden |
| River/Stream | Hogans Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.29110, -79.96950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 231 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jeanette C Albert Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03897 |
| Federal ID | NC03897 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |