Rhodes Pond is a remarkable 471-acre impoundment located in Cumberland County, North Carolina, straddling the border with Harnett County along the Black River. Dating back to 1740 when the Black River was first dammed to create a mill pond, this historic water body has evolved from Smith's Mill Pond to Holland's Pond, and finally to Rhodes Pond under Jerry Honeycutt's ownership from 1964 until the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission acquired it in 2004. After significant dam repairs following hurricane damage in 2013 and 2016, the pond was fully restored and refilled by late 2023, creating a stunning fishing destination characterized by cypress and tupelo stands, lily pad openings, and diverse aquatic habitat.