Williams Lake Dam Upper
Williams Lake Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Sampson County, North Carolina, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Williams Lake Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Williams Lake Dam Upper is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles B Williams (private). It impounds the Ut To Little Coharie Creek near Clear Run.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 134 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/22/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Sampson |
| Nearest City | Clear Run |
| River/Stream | Ut To Little Coharie Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.96120, -78.47900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 134 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Charles B Williams |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01181 |
| Federal ID | NC01181 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |