Hedgecock Lake Dam
Hedgecock Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, North Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hedgecock Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hedgecock Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Taylor Branch near Randleman.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 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 11/06/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Randleman |
| River/Stream | Taylor Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.90700, -79.91300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 295 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01510 |
| Federal ID | NC01510 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |