Kimmey - Spearman Pond Dam, also known as Lake Lesley, is a private recreational dam located in Henderson, North Carolina.
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This earth dam on the Horseshoe River has a hydraulic height of 29.2 feet and a structural height of 33 feet, providing a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet. With a surface area of 1.5 acres and a drainage area of 28 square miles, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and has a low hazard potential.
The dam was last inspected in May 2014 and was assessed to be in satisfactory condition. It is regulated and permitted by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. Although it has not been modified in recent years, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps are not currently available, highlighting potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and risk management.
Overall, Kimmey - Spearman Pond Dam is a vital recreational structure in the area, providing water storage for activities such as fishing and boating. With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition, ongoing monitoring and updates to emergency preparedness measures could further enhance the safety and resilience of this dam in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
Dam Length |
144 |
River Or Stream |
Horseshoe |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
29.2 |
Drainage Area |
28 |
Nid Storage |
23 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
33 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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North Mills River Campground
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North Mills River
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Davidson River Recreation Area
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Davidson River Campground
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Davidson River
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Camp Burgess Glen Lake
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