Woodhall Dam
Woodhall Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, North Carolina, built in 2000. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Woodhall Dam
The primary purpose of Woodhall Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Woodhall Home Owners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Cowhorn Branch.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/18/2025.
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 | Union |
| River/Stream | Ut To Cowhorn Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.97490, -80.80300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 424 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Woodhall Home Owners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06019 |
| Federal ID | NC06019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |