Lewis Millpond Dam
Lewis Millpond Dam is a concrete dam located in Montgomery County, North Carolina, built in 1880. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lewis Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Lewis Millpond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Us Forest Service, Uwharrie Ranger District (federal). It impounds the Big Creek near Capelsie.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 144 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,456 square miles. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Capelsie |
| River/Stream | Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.28300, -79.81900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 144 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,456 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 188 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | US Forest Service, Uwharrie Ranger District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00470 |
| Federal ID | NC00470 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |