Hester Lake Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Nearest CityHocutts Crossroads
River/StreamLittle River
Coordinates35.78730, -78.32950

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length2,270 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge221 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLaura S Watkins
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection02/06/1980
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00798
Federal IDNC00798
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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