Willow Run Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 150 ft long. 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 Willow Run Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Willow Run Farm Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Willow Run Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut to French Broad River near Horse Shoe.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 14 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/09/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Horse Shoe |
| River/Stream | Ut to French Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.34600, -82.54290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Willow Run Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03028 |
| Federal ID | NC03028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |