Lake Hosea Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
Nearest CityMelrose
River/StreamUT to Shop Creek
Coordinates35.21540, -82.37650

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge141 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Hosea Homeowners Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/17/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00226
Federal IDNC00226
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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