Kimball Dam, also known as Little Acres Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Henderson, North Carolina, specifically in the city of Mills River.
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This dam, primarily designed for recreation purposes, stands at a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 29 feet. It has a length of 200 feet and a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 14 acre-feet and a surface area of 1.5 acres. The dam, constructed with an earth-type design, is associated with the Mills River-Tr river/stream.
Despite its low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Kimball Dam is deemed unsatisfactory as of May 2019. The dam has undergone regular inspections, with the last one conducted in May 2019. While it is not state-regulated or permitted, the dam is inspected by the state authorities. The dam does not have a risk management plan in place, and there are no emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared for potential risks. With its picturesque location and recreation-focused design, Kimball Dam serves as both a functional structure and a potential area for improvement in terms of safety and risk management.
Dam Length |
200 |
River Or Stream |
Mills River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
20 |
Nid Storage |
23 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
29 |
Mills River Near Mills River
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92cfs |
French Broad River Near Fletcher
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787cfs |
French Broad River At Blantyre
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465cfs |
Davidson River Near Brevard
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64cfs |
Swannanoa River At Biltmore
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71cfs |
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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Lake Powhatan
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firefighter island campsite
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Lake Powhatan Campground
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WF-3
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