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Headwaters Dam

Headwaters Dam is a dam in Henderson, North Carolina.

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Headwaters Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this dam: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Headwaters Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Headwaters Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.16045, -82.55630. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Headwaters Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Headwaters Dam?

    Nearby: Caesars Head Mountain (viewpoint, 11 km), Holmes Educational State Forest (sanctuary, 11 km), Raven Cliff Falls (waterfall, 14 km), McAlpine Mountain (viewpoint, 18 km), Chestnut Mountain (viewpoint, 18 km), Chestnut Mountain (viewpoint, 18 km).