Wilson Brothers Dam South #2
Wilson Brothers Dam South #2 is an earth dam located in Iredell County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wilson Brothers Dam South #2
The primary purpose of Wilson Brothers Dam South #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wilson Properties, Lp (private). It impounds the Ut To Beaver Creek near Cool Springs.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 516 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| Nearest City | Cool Springs |
| River/Stream | Ut To Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.82150, -80.83300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 516 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wilson Properties, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01620 |
| Federal ID | NC01620 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |