Dyer-walker Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 410 ft long, taller than 87% 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 Dyer-walker Dam
The primary purpose of Dyer-walker Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard B Dyer (private). It impounds the Matrimony Creek near Eden.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. 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 02/27/2025.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Eden |
| River/Stream | Matrimony Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.50320, -79.81800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 338 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Richard B Dyer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03912 |
| Federal ID | NC03912 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |