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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMoore
Nearest CityGarners Store
River/StreamBuffalo Creek
Coordinates35.37820, -79.58530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage74 acre-ft
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerGeorge W Williams
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC03573
Federal IDNC03573
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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