Hedrick Sand & Gravel Lake Dam
Hedrick Sand & Gravel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina, built in 1924. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hedrick Sand & Gravel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hedrick Sand & Gravel Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. It impounds the Mccoy Creek near Cheraw, Sc.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century 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 01/10/2017.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Nearest City | Cheraw, Sc |
| River/Stream | Mccoy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.97230, -79.90010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00792 |
| Federal ID | NC00792 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |