Willis Lake Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alleghany |
| Nearest City | Whitehead |
| River/Stream | Waterfall Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.42730, -81.14480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 219 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Benjamin S Willis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |