Keisler Pond Dam #2 is a privately owned recreational dam located in Montgomery, North Carolina, near the city of Mt.
Wind
Humidity
Gilead. The dam is situated on Lick Fork Creek and has a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, with a total length of 307 feet. The dam provides a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 32 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Keisler Pond Dam #2 has been assessed as being in poor condition, with the last inspection conducted in May 2013. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, but it is subject to periodic inspections. Although the dam lacks certain safety features such as an emergency action plan and updated contact information, it continues to serve its primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for visitors.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Keisler Pond Dam #2 may find its location and design details intriguing, as well as the challenges it faces in terms of maintenance and safety measures. The dam's historical significance and potential for improvement could offer avenues for further research and discussion within the field of water resource management and environmental conservation.
Dam Length |
307 |
River Or Stream |
Lick Fork Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
42 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
Little River Near Star
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16cfs |
Rocky River Near Norwood
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305cfs |
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
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1830cfs |
Rocky River Nr Stanfield
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173cfs |
Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River
|
84cfs |
Goose Cr At Fairview
|
14cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Woodrun
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Yates Place Camp
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Morrow Mountain State Park
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Art Lilley Campground
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West Morris Mtn.
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West Morris Mtn. Campground
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