Wood Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Worthville |
| River/Stream | Polecat Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.97000, -79.79460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 328 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | YES Woodlake, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |