John King Dam, located in Hoke, North Carolina, is a private dam designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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Completed in 1982, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 24.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 21 feet, with a length of 500 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.5 acres, serving as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state inspection and has been deemed to have a low hazard potential with fair condition assessment. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam is situated on Quewhifle Creek-Tr, within the Wilmington District, and is not regulated by the state. With a moderate risk assessment, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unspecified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and assessment in the face of climate variability and water resource management challenges.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
500 |
River Or Stream |
Quewhifle Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Structural Height |
24.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
|
181cfs |
Rockfish Creek At Raeford
|
104cfs |
Flat Creek Near Inverness
|
7cfs |
Lumber River Near Maxton
|
372cfs |
Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg
|
82cfs |
Little River At Manchester
|
263cfs |