Henredon Lake Dam
Henredon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Burke County, North Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Henredon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Henredon Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Laura J Simpson (private). It impounds the Little Silver Creek near Morganton.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 05/20/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| Nearest City | Morganton |
| River/Stream | Little Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.70700, -81.79020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Laura J Simpson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01292 |
| Federal ID | NC01292 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |