Williams Lake Dam #5

Drowning Creek· Moore, North Carolina· Built 1968· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Williams Lake Dam #5 is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length375 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge165 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDNC00761

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 2, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Robert G Blake

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Williams Lake Dam #5?

Williams Lake Dam #5 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Williams Lake Dam #5?

Williams Lake Dam #5 is owned by Robert G Blake (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Williams Lake Dam #5 built?

Williams Lake Dam #5 was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Williams Lake Dam #5?

Williams Lake Dam #5 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Williams Lake Dam #5 last inspected?

Williams Lake Dam #5 was last inspected on June 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.