Cross Dam
Cross Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cross Dam
The primary purpose of Cross Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kerry W Cable (private). It impounds the Ut To Jones Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet.
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 01/02/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| River/Stream | Ut To Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.33490, -79.59630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Kerry W Cable |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04053 |
| Federal ID | NC04053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |