Williams Lake Dam #4
Williams Lake Dam #4 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Williams Lake Dam #4
The primary purpose of Williams Lake Dam #4 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clement M Williams (private). It impounds the Drowning Creek near Samarcand.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 222 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2019.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Samarcand |
| River/Stream | Drowning Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.29280, -79.67370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 106 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Clement M Williams |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00760 |
| Federal ID | NC00760 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |