Hester Lake Dam

North Carolina — Rockingham County — Troublesome Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
RiverTroublesome Creek
Coordinates36.32810, -79.73730

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length169 ft
NID Storage240 acre-ft
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 6, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1946
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJohn N Hester

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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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