Hendrix Dam, located in Forsyth, North Carolina, was constructed in 1981 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a private Earth dam primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Standing at a hydraulic height of 20.3 feet and a structural height of 26.2 feet, the dam's main function is to provide a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet for the Blanket Creek watershed. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Hendrix Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and conservation efforts in the region.
Managed by a private entity, Hendrix Dam is inspected periodically to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and inundation maps are currently under review. Despite having uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam poses a low risk of failure and is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 135 cubic feet per second. With its strategic location and design, Hendrix Dam continues to offer valuable water resource management benefits for the local community while maintaining a balanced approach to environmental conservation and sustainability.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
265 |
River Or Stream |
Blanket Ck-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
20.3 |
Drainage Area |
38 |
Nid Storage |
23 |
Structural Height |
26.2 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Yadkin River At Enon
|
1080cfs |
Yadkin River At Yadkin College
|
1340cfs |
Little Yadkin River At Dalton
|
16cfs |
Abbotts Creek At Lexington
|
31cfs |
Hunting Creek Near Harmony
|
93cfs |
South Yadkin River Near Mocksville
|
230cfs |