Williams Lake Dam
Williams Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Caswell County, North Carolina, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Williams Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Williams 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 Rhonda R Pope (private). It impounds the Burke Creek near Yarbro.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 03/09/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
| Nearest City | Yarbro |
| River/Stream | Burke Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.29750, -79.37480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 102 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rhonda R Pope |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00576 |
| Federal ID | NC00576 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |