Woodlake Dam
Woodlake Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Woodlake Dam
The primary purpose of Woodlake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Atlantic National Capital, Llc (private). It impounds the Crane Creek near Mount Pleasant.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 4,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,000 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 95 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2018. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Mount Pleasant |
| River/Stream | Crane Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21780, -79.18780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 95 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 916 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Atlantic National Capital, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00002 |
| Federal ID | NC00002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |