Hendricks Lake Dam, located in Cleveland, North Carolina, is a privately-owned earth dam constructed in 1952 for recreational purposes along Buffalo Creek.
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With a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, the dam has a capacity to store up to 92 acre-feet of water, with a normal storage level of 77 acre-feet. The dam stretches 246 feet in length, covering a surface area of 7 acres.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of its condition assessment, it has undergone inspection as recently as October 2016. The dam is equipped with outlet gates and has a maximum discharge capacity of 66 cubic feet per second. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its safety and stability for recreational use in the Double Shoals area. Hendricks Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities along the Buffalo Creek.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
246 |
River Or Stream |
Buffalo Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
92 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
First Broad River Near Casar
|
51cfs |
Indian Creek Near Laboratory
|
608cfs |
Long Creek Near Bessemer City
|
13cfs |
Jacob Fork At Ramsey
|
17cfs |
Broad River Near Boiling Springs
|
623cfs |
Broad River Near Blacksburg
|
569cfs |