Wood Lake Dam

Guilford County, North Carolina (near Worthville)

River/Stream: Polecat Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
328 ft
Reservoir Storage
90 acre-ft
Year Completed
1930
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
83 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-03-05

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00604
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.97000, -79.79460
Age
96 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.