Howard Hensley Dam

North Carolina — Rowan County — Kerr Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
RiverKerr Creek
Coordinates35.57950, -80.67400

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length315 ft
NID Storage79 acre-ft
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 5, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1983
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDaniel and Linda R Rosenbalm

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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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