Dams in Wilson County, North Carolina
16Total Dams
3High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Wilson County, North Carolina
Wilson County has 16 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 5 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Wilson County is 84 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Woodards Pond Dam at 25 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Lake Dam | High | Fair | 20 | Water Supply | |
| Lake Wilson Dam | High | Fair | 20 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Wilson Country Club Dam | High | 0 | Other | ||
| Wiggins Millpond Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 17 | Other | |
| Bill Ellis Lagoon Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 16 | Other | 1988 |
| Finch's Millpond Dam | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 15 | Recreation | |
| Scott's Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 15 | Recreation | |
| Silver Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 13 | Recreation | 1785 |
| Woodards Pond Dam | Low | Fair | 25 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Batts Pond Dam | Low | Fair | 20 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Adams Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 18 | Recreation | |
| Edmondson Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 17 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Wainwright Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 16 | Irrigation | 1978 |
| Hinnants Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 15 | Irrigation | 1954 |
| Harrels Lake Dam | Low | 14 | Recreation | 1955 | |
| Putney's Lake Dam | Low | 12 | Recreation |