Williamson Lake Dam
Williamson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hoke County, North Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Williamson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Williamson Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Williamson Family, Llc (private). It impounds the Ut To Big Pine Creek near Antioch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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. 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 12/08/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hoke |
| Nearest City | Antioch |
| River/Stream | Ut To Big Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.96100, -79.23650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Williamson Family, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00042 |
| Federal ID | NC00042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |