Hester Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
Nearest CityFoushee
River/StreamTroublesome Creek
Coordinates36.32810, -79.73730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length169 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage240 acre-ft
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage199 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge165 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJohn N Hester
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00568
Federal IDNC00568
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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