Hennessee Dam
Hennessee Dam is an earth dam located in Rutherford County, North Carolina, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hennessee Dam
The primary purpose of Hennessee Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Susie S Hennessee (private). It impounds the Robinson Creek near Bostic.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 02/07/2024.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Bostic |
| River/Stream | Robinson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.44080, -81.80170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Susie S Hennessee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04091 |
| Federal ID | NC04091 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |