Merchants Millpond Dam
North Carolina — Gates County — Benntees Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gates |
| River | Benntees Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.43220, -76.69940 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 760 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 21, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | State of North Carolina, State Property Office |
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.