Hester Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Little River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverLittle River
Coordinates35.78730, -78.32950

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,270 ft
NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 6, 1980
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLaura S Watkins

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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