Heffinger Lake Dam
Heffinger Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Heffinger Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Heffinger 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 Charles W Dalton (private). It impounds the Hogan Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/11/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| River/Stream | Hogan Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.34640, -79.96260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 92 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Charles W Dalton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03884 |
| Federal ID | NC03884 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |