Hedrick Lake Dam
Hedrick Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hedrick Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hedrick Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Hedrick Family, Lp (private). It impounds the James Creek near Pope Air Force Base.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/29/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Pope Air Force Base |
| River/Stream | James Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21550, -79.24270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Max Discharge | 167 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Hedrick Family, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00043 |
| Federal ID | NC00043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |