Henry River Dam

North Carolina — Burke County — Henry Fork River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBurke
RiverHenry Fork River
Coordinates35.69390, -81.42680

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length180 ft
NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 11, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1902
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGary D Stutesman

Location Map

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.

Back to All Dams More Dams in North Carolina