Hicks Pond Dam
Hicks Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hicks Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hicks Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Helen J Jenkins (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/29/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.10190, -78.48960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Helen J Jenkins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02489 |
| Federal ID | NC02489 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |