C. A. Robinson Dam is an earth dam located in Wilkes County, North Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 250 ft long, taller than 65% 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 C. A. Robinson Dam
The primary purpose of C. A. Robinson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gregg Hendren (private). It impounds the Hunting Creek near Osburneville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/01/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| Nearest City | Osburneville |
| River/Stream | Hunting Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.06960, -81.10950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 299 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gregg Hendren |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04696 |
| Federal ID | NC04696 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |