Fletcher Dam, located in Hillsville, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure on the Uwharrie River-Tr that serves multiple purposes including fire protection and maintaining a small fish pond.
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With a hydraulic height of 23.7 feet and a structural height of 25.7 feet, this earth dam stands at a total height of 26 feet and stretches 212 feet in length. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 20.5 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2 acres and draining a 12-acre watershed.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Fletcher Dam has not been subject to state regulation or permitting. The dam has not undergone any modifications since its construction and lacks detailed information on its foundations, spillway type, or outlet gates. While the last inspection in 2016 deemed the structure to be in good condition, more frequent inspections and updates to emergency action plans may be necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource management challenges. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate alike may find Fletcher Dam to be an intriguing case study in the intersection of private ownership, multi-purpose functionality, and regulatory oversight within the realm of dam infrastructure.
Dam Length |
212 |
River Or Stream |
Uwharrie River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
23.7 |
Drainage Area |
12 |
Nid Storage |
22 |
Structural Height |
25.7 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |