George Williams Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 700 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 George Williams Dam #2
The primary purpose of George Williams Dam #2 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 15 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 10/28/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Garners Store |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.37710, -79.58260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 455 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | George W Williams |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03600 |
| Federal ID | NC03600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |