Helms Lake Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Monroe |
| River/Stream | Stewart Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.02390, -80.52930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 149 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Scott E Anderson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |