J. Henson Dam is an earth dam located in Guilford County, North Carolina, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 396 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About J. Henson Dam
The primary purpose of J. Henson 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 Magnolia Estate of Summerfield, LLC (private). It impounds the Ut to Reedy Fork Creek near Summerfield.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 396 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Summerfield |
| River/Stream | Ut to Reedy Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.20250, -79.91980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 396 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Magnolia Estate of Summerfield, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05122 |
| Federal ID | NC05122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |