Freeman Lake Dam in Thomasville, North Carolina, is a private earth dam located on Hamby Creek.
Wind
Humidity
With a hydraulic height of 10.2 feet and a structural height of 12 feet, the dam serves primarily for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond. Despite its modest dimensions, the dam has a high hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of December 2020.
The dam has a storage capacity of 4.8 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1 acre. It was last inspected in December 2020 and is subject to regular inspections despite not being state-regulated. The dam poses a potential risk due to its high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
While Freeman Lake Dam may not be as well-known as larger structures, its importance for fire protection and as a water source for local wildlife underscores the vital role that smaller dams play in water resource management. With its unsatisfactory condition assessment and high hazard potential, continued attention to maintenance and monitoring will be crucial to safeguarding the surrounding community and ecosystem from potential risks associated with the dam.
Dam Length |
215 |
River Or Stream |
Hamby Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.2 |
Nid Storage |
4.8 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
12 |