Buffalo Millpond Dam

North Carolina — Vance County — Buffalo Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyVance
RiverBuffalo Creek
Coordinates36.22890, -78.42180

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length
NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 30, 2021
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1864
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBuffaloe Milling Company, Inc.

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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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