Williams Lake Dam #5 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 375 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Williams Lake Dam #5
The primary purpose of Williams Lake Dam #5 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert G Blake (private). It impounds the Drowning Creek near Samarcand.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 06/02/2017.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Samarcand |
| River/Stream | Drowning Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.29140, -79.67300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Robert G Blake |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00761 |
| Federal ID | NC00761 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |