Wayne Horne Dam
Wayne Horne Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, North Carolina, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wayne Horne Dam
The primary purpose of Wayne Horne Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wayne A Horne (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 03/16/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk |
| Coordinates | 35.23580, -82.06290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wayne A Horne |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05234 |
| Federal ID | NC05234 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |