Henry River Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBurke
River/StreamHenry Fork River
Coordinates35.69390, -81.42680

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height38 ft
Dam Length180 ft
Year Completed1902 (124 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Drainage Area79 sq mi
Max Discharge386 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGary D Stutesman
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection09/11/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00373
Federal IDNC00373
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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