Dillon Dam
Dillon Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dillon Dam
The primary purpose of Dillon Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles A Dillon (private). It impounds the Dan River near Madison.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 12/30/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Madison |
| River/Stream | Dan River |
| Coordinates | 36.35850, -80.03050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Charles A Dillon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03905 |
| Federal ID | NC03905 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |