Willard Woody Dam
Willard Woody Dam is an earth dam located in Swain County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Willard Woody Dam
The primary purpose of Willard Woody Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cooper Creek Investment, Llc (private). It impounds the Cooper Creek near Bryson City.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet.
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 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 12/12/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Swain |
| Nearest City | Bryson City |
| River/Stream | Cooper Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.49250, -83.37160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cooper Creek Investment, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04327 |
| Federal ID | NC04327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |