Sheppard Millpond Dam

North Carolina — Pitt County — Briery Swamp

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyPitt
RiverBriery Swamp
Coordinates35.69140, -77.20960

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage907 acre-ft
Max Storage907 acre-ft
Surface Area180 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 15, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeNot Listed

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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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