Henson Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityOssipee
River/StreamReedy Fork Creek
Coordinates36.19580, -79.91490

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage144 acre-ft
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Max Discharge99 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHenson Farms Homeowners Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/04/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00610
Federal IDNC00610
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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