Dams in Robeson County, North Carolina
7Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Robeson County, North Carolina
Robeson County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Robeson County is 90 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin Dam at 28 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin Dam | High | Fair | 28 | Other | 1949 |
| Weatherspoon Cooling Lake Dam | High | Fair | 14 | Other | 1955 |
| Cultural Center Lake Dam | High | Poor | 9 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Lumberton City Flood Gate | High | 0 | Flood Risk Reduction | ||
| Scarborough Lake Dam #1 | Low | 12 | Recreation | 1962 | |
| Maxton Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1850 |
| Leggett Lake Dam | Low | 10 | Recreation | 1935 |