Woodview Lake Dam-Lower Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Woodview Lake Dam-Lower, located in Bethania, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program.


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Summary

This earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 21 feet. It impounds Mill Creek #3-Tr, offering a surface area of 3.2 acres and a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet.

Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam poses a high hazard potential, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and maintenance. The last inspection in March 2021 revealed no immediate concerns, but the dam's location within Forsyth County underlines the importance of maintaining its integrity for both public safety and environmental protection. Woodview Lake Dam-Lower serves as a vital recreational resource while also highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

Dam Length

175

River Or Stream

Mill Creek #3-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.2

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

165

Nid Storage

25

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

21
       
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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.