Wilson Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. 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 Wilson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Wilson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Hondah Poa, Inc. (private). It impounds the Bradley Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 7 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/20/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| River/Stream | Bradley Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.13200, -82.71240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Hondah Poa, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04351 |
| Federal ID | NC04351 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |