Old Mill Lake Dam

North Carolina — Caldwell County — Gunpowder Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCaldwell
RiverGunpowder Creek
Coordinates35.80050, -81.41110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height53 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length265 ft
NID Storage2,415 acre-ft
Max Storage2,415 acre-ft
Surface Area81 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 8, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKiser Sawmills, 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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