Hinnants Lake Dam
Hinnants Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wilson County, North Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hinnants Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hinnants 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 David J Hinnant (private). It impounds the Contentnea Creek near Rock Ridge.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/23/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilson |
| Nearest City | Rock Ridge |
| River/Stream | Contentnea Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.67050, -78.10220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | David J Hinnant |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00887 |
| Federal ID | NC00887 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |