Henson Lake Dam
Henson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guilford County, North Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Henson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Henson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Henson Farms Homeowners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Reedy Fork Creek near Ossipee.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/04/2020.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Ossipee |
| River/Stream | Reedy Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.19580, -79.91490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Henson Farms Homeowners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00610 |
| Federal ID | NC00610 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |