Hedrick Lake Dam dam
Hedrick Lake Dam
Hedrick Lake Dam in Catawba, North Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. This private-owned earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, providing storage of 18 acre-feet of water. The dam, located on Lyle Creek-Tr, is essential for maintaining water resources in the region while also offering recreational opportunities such as fishing and wildlife habitat.
Despite having a low hazard potential, Hedrick Lake Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The last inspection took place in October 2018, with the dam's condition assessed as "Not Rated." As a crucial infrastructure for water management in the area, the dam plays a significant role in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring a sustainable water supply for the community. With its strategic location and multiple benefits, Hedrick Lake Dam stands as a vital resource for water and climate enthusiasts alike.
For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, Hedrick Lake Dam represents a key piece of infrastructure in Catawba, North Carolina. With its primary purpose of fire protection and water storage, the dam serves as a valuable asset for the region. Although currently in good condition and with a low hazard potential, ongoing inspections and maintenance are essential to ensure the long-term safety and effectiveness of the dam. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the role of structures like Hedrick Lake Dam becomes increasingly important in adapting to and mitigating these challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hedrick Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Fork Near Henry River | 24 cfs | → |
| Lower Little River Nr All Healing Springs | 9 cfs | → |
| Jacob Fork At Ramsey | 8 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Laboratory | 13 cfs | → |
| Killian Creek Near Mariposa | 10 cfs | → |
| Elk Creek At Elkville | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hedrick Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Gunpowder Boat Ramp
- Weaver Lane Burke County
- Burton Lane 4906, Denver
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Fulda Gap / Cef Dragoons Hq
- Shepherds Field
- South Mountains State Park
- Little River Campground
- Sawtooth Campground
- Family Campground, South Mountains State Park
Fishing spots
Track Hedrick Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Hedrick Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hedrick Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hedrick Lake Dam.