Dibrell Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 250 ft long, taller than 76% 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 Dibrell Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Dibrell Farm Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Oakhaven Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Wolf Island Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 238 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 02/18/2025.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| River/Stream | Wolf Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.48520, -79.54270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Oakhaven Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03997 |
| Federal ID | NC03997 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |