Rhett Mill Dam, also known as Highland Lake or Madonna Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
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Completed in 1955, this dam on King Creek serves primarily for recreational purposes and has a hydraulic height of 13.5 feet and a structural height of 16 feet. With a storage capacity of 361 acre-feet and a surface area of 23.8 acres, Rhett Mill Dam provides a tranquil setting for outdoor activities in the area.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of March 2019, Rhett Mill Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Dam Safety Program, with regular inspections and enforcement activities ensuring its continued safety. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 1200 cubic feet per second and lies within the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction.
Although lacking certain features like spillways and outlet gates, Rhett Mill Dam remains a vital part of the local landscape, offering both recreational opportunities and essential water resource management. As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure, the ongoing maintenance and monitoring of dams like Rhett Mill are crucial to safeguarding communities and ecosystems in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
190 |
River Or Stream |
King Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
23.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
13.5 |
Drainage Area |
2355 |
Nid Storage |
361 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
16 |