Hendricks Lake Dam
Hendricks Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hendricks Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hendricks Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Weavers Pond Homeowners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek near Zebulon.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 02/24/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Zebulon |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.85280, -78.33060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 208 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Weavers Pond Homeowners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00797 |
| Federal ID | NC00797 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |