Wiggins Millpond Dam
Wiggins Millpond Dam is a concrete dam located in Wilson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wiggins Millpond Dam
Wiggins Millpond Dam is a dam in Wilson, North Carolina. The dam is owned by City Of Wilson (local government). It impounds the Contentnea Creek near Willow Springs.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,020 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 237 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/29/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilson |
| Nearest City | Willow Springs |
| River/Stream | Contentnea Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.68810, -77.94860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,020 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,020 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 237 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Wilson |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00895 |
| Federal ID | NC00895 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |