Lewis Millpond Dam

North Carolina — Montgomery County — Big Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMontgomery
RiverBig Creek
Coordinates35.28300, -79.81900

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length144 ft
NID Storage62 acre-ft
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 16, 2013
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1880
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUS Forest Service, Uwharrie Ranger District

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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.

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