Hendrix Lake Dam
Hendrix Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hoke County, North Carolina, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hendrix Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hendrix 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 Gary A Hendrix (private). It impounds the Ut To Raft Swamp near Antioch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 12/18/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hoke |
| Nearest City | Antioch |
| River/Stream | Ut To Raft Swamp |
| Coordinates | 34.93420, -79.27890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gary A Hendrix |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00048 |
| Federal ID | NC00048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |