George Williams Dam #1
George Williams Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About George Williams Dam #1
The primary purpose of George Williams Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by George W Williams (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek near Garners Store.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Garners Store |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.37820, -79.58530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | George W Williams |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03573 |
| Federal ID | NC03573 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |