Roberts Dam is an earth dam located in Caswell County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 265 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Roberts Dam
The primary purpose of Roberts Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harry M Roberts (private). It impounds the Lynch Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 21 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 12/17/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
| River/Stream | Lynch Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.25720, -79.23420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Harry M Roberts |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05192 |
| Federal ID | NC05192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |