Taylor Millpond Dam
Taylor Millpond Dam is a masonry dam located in Nash County, North Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Taylor Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Taylor Millpond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Taylor's Mill, Llc (private). It impounds the Moccasin Creek near Wilson.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 42 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/1981. That was over 44 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| Nearest City | Wilson |
| River/Stream | Moccasin Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.77970, -78.24820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Taylor's Mill, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00904 |
| Federal ID | NC00904 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |