Whip-O-Will Farms Dam #1, located in Davie, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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With a structural height of 22.9 feet and a hydraulic height of 19 feet, this dam stands at a significant length of 340 feet and has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. It is situated on Hauser Creek-Tr with a drainage area of 142 square miles and a surface area of 8.6 acres.
Although the dam is not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in October 2014, and is classified as having a low hazard potential. The risk assessment for Whip-O-Will Farms Dam #1 is rated as moderate, indicating a moderate level of risk associated with the structure. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. Overall, for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Whip-O-Will Farms Dam #1 presents an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management in North Carolina.
Dam Length |
340 |
River Or Stream |
Hauser Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
142 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
22.9 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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1080cfs |
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93cfs |
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1340cfs |
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|
230cfs |
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|
16cfs |
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|
41cfs |