Dobson, Town of

The Division of Water Resources (DWR) provides the data contained within this Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP) as a courtesy and service to our customers. DWR staff does not field verify data. Neither DWR, nor any other party involved in the preparation of this LWSP attests that the data is completely free of errors and omissions. Furthermore, data users are cautioned that LWSPs labeled PROVISIONAL have yet to be reviewed by DWR staff. Subsequent review may result in significant revision. Questions regarding the accuracy or limitations of usage of this data should be directed to the water system and/or DWR.

1. System Information

Contact Information

Complete

Water System Name: Dobson, Town of   PWSID: 02-86-030
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 351
Dobson, NC 27017		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Michael FrazierTitle:Public Works Director
Phone:336-356-8962Cell/Mobile:336-712-6418
 
Secondary Contact:John Malone (NCRWA) Phone:336-780-0786
Mailing Address:
, NC 		Cell/Mobile:336-712-6418
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-12 20.00 %
Cast Iron 6 40.00 %
Ductile Iron 8-12 2.50 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 37.50 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   49 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   540 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   28
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   74 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   14
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   1.2750 Million Gallons
Has water pressure been inadequate in any part of the system since last update? Line breaks that were repaired quickly should not be included.   No

Meters are replaced as needed. 540 feet of 2" PVC water main was replaced with new 2" PVC water main.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, As Needed
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, As Needed
Does this system have a cross-connection program?   Yes
Does this system have a program to replace meters?   Yes
Does this system have a plumbing retrofit program?   No
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   No
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

Town looks for leaks daily visually when working in the system. The Town has a leak detector to be used as needed.

Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Uniform
How much reclaimed water does this system use?   0.0000 MGD   For how many connections?   0
Does this system have an interconnection with another system capable of providing water in an emergency?   Yes

Dobson has a normal use purchase contract with the City of Mount Airy which can provide water needed during an emergency.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Yadkin River (18-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Surry100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   2,680
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No
Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 853 0.0969 0 0.0000
Commercial 174 0.1179 3 0.0074
Industrial 2 0.6691 0 0.0000
Institutional 43 0.0343 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0223 MGD

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases
Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)		 Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)		 Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)
Jan 0.9868 May 0.9714 Sep 1.1861
Feb 0.9524 Jun 1.0358 Oct 1.2049
Mar 0.8956 Jul 1.1258 Nov 1.0371
Apr 0.9785 Aug 1.0872 Dec 1.1378

Surface Water Sources
Stream Reservoir Average Daily Withdrawal Maximum Day
Withdrawal (MGD)		 Available Raw
Water Supply		 Usable On-Stream
Raw Water Supply
Storage (MG)
MGD Days Used MGD * Qualifier
Fisher River Dobson Reservoir 1.2202 250 1.4400 2.0400 F 0.0000

* Qualifier: C=Contract Amount, SY20=20-year Safe Yield, SY50=50-year Safe Yield, F=20% of 7Q10 or other instream flow requirement, CUA=Capacity Use Area Permit

Surface Water Sources (continued)
Stream Reservoir Drainage Area
(sq mi)		 Metered? Sub-Basin County Year
Offline		 Use
Type
Fisher River Dobson Reservoir 128 Yes Yadkin River (18-1) Surry Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   15 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, Daily
Are you required to maintain minimum flows downstream of its intake or dam?   No
Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins?   No

The Surface Water Treatment Plant operates Monday - Friday. Water is purchased from Mount Airy on weekends and holidays.

Water Purchases From Other Systems
Seller PWSID Average
Daily Purchased
(MGD)		 Days
Used		 Contract Required to
comply with water
use restrictions?		 Pipe Size(s)
(Inches)		 Use
Type
MGD Expiration Recurring
City of Mount Airy 02-86-010 0.6820 115 1.5000 2052 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Town of Dobson WTP 1.5000 Yes Yes Fisher River
Did average daily water production exceed 80% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2025?  No
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  
Did average daily water production exceed 90% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2025?  No
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  
Are peak day demands expected to exceed the water treatment plant capacity in the next 10 years?  No

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.1940 May 0.2090 Sep 0.1930
Feb 0.2420 Jun 0.1840 Oct 0.1890
Mar 0.1880 Jul 0.1900 Nov 0.1810
Apr 0.1860 Aug 0.1930 Dec 0.1800

How many sewer connections does this system have?   612
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   447
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No
Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0021326 WWTP 0.3500 0.3500 0.1841 0.4680 Cody Creek Yadkin River (18-1)
NC0089265 WTP 0.0150 0.0660 0.0100 0.0240 main stem Fisher River Yadkin River (18-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 2,680 2,815 3,146 3,515 3,927 4,388
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.0969 0.1018 0.1137 0.1270 0.1418 0.1584
Commercial 0.1253 0.0124 0.0138 0.0154 0.0172 0.0193
Industrial 0.6691 0.6691 0.6691 0.6691 0.6691 0.6691
Institutional 0.0343 0.0360 0.0402 0.0449 0.0502 0.0561
System Process 0.0223 0.0250 0.0300 0.0350 0.0400 0.0450
Unaccounted-for 0.1027 0.0915 0.0939 0.0966 0.0995 0.1027

Population growth of approximately 1.25% annually since 2023 based on increased connections to the system. Previous growth rate was negative 0.78% rate based on 2010 to 2020 census data.

Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
City of Mount Airy 02-86-010 Purchase 0.0000 2027 Regular

Secondary Source connection has been designed and bid. Bids are higher than expected, additional funding will be required to construct. Construction is expected to be completed by late 2027. No additional contract source water will be negotiated; the connection is for redundancy and to improve system reliability and water quality.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 2.0400 2.0400 2.0400 2.0400 2.0400 2.0400
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 3.5400 3.5400 3.5400 3.5400 3.5400 3.5400
Service Area Demand 1.0506 0.9358 0.9607 0.9880 1.0178 1.0506
Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 1.0506 0.9358 0.9607 0.9880 1.0178 1.0506
Demand as Percent of Supply 30% 26% 27% 28% 29% 30%

The purpose of the above chart is to show a general indication of how the long-term per capita water demand changes over time. The per capita water demand may actually be different than indicated due to seasonal populations and the accuracy of data submitted. Water systems that have calculated long-term per capita water demand based on a methodology that produces different results may submit their information in the notes field.

Your long-term water demand is 36 gallons per capita per day. What demand management practices do you plan to implement to reduce the per capita water demand (i.e. conduct regular water audits, implement a plumbing retrofit program, employ practices such as rainwater harvesting or reclaimed water)? If these practices are covered elsewhere in your plan, indicate where the practices are discussed here.    No Changes

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   None

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   None

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   N/A

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  No

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  

Please describe any other needs or issues regarding your water supply sources, any water system deficiencies or needed improvements (storage, treatment, etc.) or your ability to meet present and future water needs. Include both quantity and quality considerations, as well as financial, technical, managerial, permitting, and compliance issues:   Within the next 10 years an additional water tank is needed to provide sufficient storage capacity near Wayne Farms Poultry Plant (Largest User).

The Division of Water Resources (DWR) provides the data contained within this Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP) as a courtesy and service to our customers. DWR staff does not field verify data. Neither DWR, nor any other party involved in the preparation of this LWSP attests that the data is completely free of errors and omissions. Furthermore, data users are cautioned that LWSPs labeled PROVISIONAL have yet to be reviewed by DWR staff. Subsequent review may result in significant revision. Questions regarding the accuracy or limitations of usage of this data should be directed to the water system and/or DWR.