Williams Lake Dam #1

North Carolina — Moore County — Drowning Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMoore
RiverDrowning Creek
Coordinates35.29280, -79.68710

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 11, 2012
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerClement M Williams

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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