Hollaman Lake Dam, also known as Hollabrook Farm Pond, is a private dam located in Henderson, North Carolina, just 15 miles from Asheville.
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This earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a stock or small fish pond. With a hydraulic height of 26.6 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 35 acre-feet.
The dam, situated on the French Broad River-Trib, is regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the last inspection was conducted in February 2013, with a periodic inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam has a surface area of 5 acres and drains an area of 77 acres, with a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cubic feet per second.
While Hollaman Lake Dam may not be as well-known as larger dams, its importance in providing fire protection and supporting local wildlife cannot be understated. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure and regulatory oversight of smaller dams like this one can provide valuable insights into the broader ecosystem and water management practices in North Carolina.
Dam Length |
400 |
River Or Stream |
French Broad River-Trib |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
26.6 |
Drainage Area |
77 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
32 |
French Broad River Near Fletcher
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787cfs |
Mills River Near Mills River
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92cfs |
French Broad River At Blantyre
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465cfs |
Swannanoa River At Biltmore
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71cfs |
Davidson River Near Brevard
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64cfs |
French Broad River At Asheville
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963cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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North Mills River Campground
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North Mills River
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firefighter island campsite
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Lake Powhatan
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Lake Powhatan Campground
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WF-3
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