Hedrick Lake Dam
Hedrick Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, North Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hedrick Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hedrick Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by William L Hedrick (private). It impounds the Glady Fork Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 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 02/28/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| River/Stream | Glady Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.52640, -80.05540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 185 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | William L Hedrick |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03720 |
| Federal ID | NC03720 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |