Hester Millpond Dam
North Carolina — Bladen County — Bear Ford Swamp
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen |
| River | Bear Ford Swamp |
| Coordinates | 34.62260, -78.80230 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,332 ft |
| NID Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | January 24, 2013 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1880 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Ira D Stephens |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.