Hester Lake Dam #1
Hester Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Durham County, North Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hester Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Hester Lake Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Claire M Poyet (private). It impounds the Camp Creek near Butner.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| Nearest City | Butner |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.22940, -78.81630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 152 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Claire M Poyet |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01029 |
| Federal ID | NC01029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |