Wells Brothers Upper Dam
Wells Brothers Upper Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wells Brothers Upper Dam
Wells Brothers Upper Dam is a dam in Johnston, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Wells Brothers, Llc (private). It impounds the Cow Branch.
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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/05/2025.
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 | Johnston |
| River/Stream | Cow Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.56370, -78.52130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Wells Brothers, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06612 |
| Federal ID | NC06612 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |