Roanoke Rapids Dam Quick Facts
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Roanoke Rapids Dam Information
Roanoke Rapids Dam is a gravity concrete dam located in Roanoke Rapids, Northampton, North Carolina.
The dam, which is on the Roanoke River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Fish and Wildlife Pond, Recreation and Water Supply benefits.
The dam was designed by STONE & WEBSTER and commissioned in 1955 and is currently owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company.
Roanoke Rapids Dam Structure
The Roanoke Rapids Dam is approximately 3,050 feet (930 m) long, 72 feet (22 m) high and has a structural volume of 245,000 cubic yards (187,316 cubic metres).
Roanoke Rapids Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 77,140 acre-ft (95,151 Ml) and maximum capacity of 80,690 acre-ft (99,530 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 4,600 acres (1,862 ha) and the total catchment area is 8,400 square miles (21,756 square kilometres).
Roanoke Rapids Dam Spillway
The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 711000 cubic feet per second (20133 cubic metres per second).
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Roanoke Rapids Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Roanoke Rapids Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 00:40 |
| Sunrise | 07:19 |
| Sunset | 18:32 |
| Temperature (°F) | 51 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 50 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 100 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1017 |
| Humidity (%) | 89 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 0 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Roanoke Rapids Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 44 | 59 | 54 | 1021 | 41 | 14 | 25 | N | 100 | 0 |  |
| Thu | 40 | 61 | 53 | 1025 | 41 | 12 | 25 | NNW | 0 | - |  |
| Fri | 42 | 67 | 60 | 1032 | 36 | 10 | 19 | NNE | 0 | - | |
| Sat | 45 | 69 | 60 | 1034 | 50 | 8 | 13 | NNE | 0 | - | |
| Sun | 48 | 69 | 61 | 1030 | 60 | 7 | 9 | NE | 0 | - |  |
| Mon | 48 | 72 | 64 | 1028 | 53 | 6 | 9 | ENE | 0 | - | |
| Tue | 54 | 76 | 68 | 1025 | 61 | 5 | 5 | SW | 0 | - | |
| Wed | 56 | 78 | 70 | 1021 | 46 | 5 | 11 | W | 0 | - | |
Roanoke Rapids Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Roanoke Rapids Dam is in North Carolina.
Roanoke Rapids Dam is in Northampton County.
Roanoke Rapids Dam is 72 feet high.
Roanoke Rapids Dam is 3,050 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams