Woodland Hills Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Woodland Hills Dam, located in Alexander, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation along the Reems Creek.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 15.5 feet and a structural height of 21.5 feet, the dam stands at a total height of 22 feet and spans 231 feet in length. The dam has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition as per the last assessment in March 2018.

Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Woodland Hills Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 20 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.5 acres. While the dam does not have spillways or outlet gates, it is equipped with emergency action plans and undergoes regular inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.

Although Woodland Hills Dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, it plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities in the area. With its picturesque location and importance for water resource management, the dam serves as a valuable asset for both residents and visitors alike.

Dam Length

231

River Or Stream

Reems Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.5

Hydraulic Height

15.5

Nid Storage

35

Structural Height

21.5

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

22
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.