Rocky Mount Millpond Dam
Rocky Mount Millpond Dam is a concrete dam located in Nash County, North Carolina, built in 1923. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Rocky Mount Millpond Dam
Rocky Mount Millpond Dam is a dam in Nash, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tar River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 910 square miles. Completed in 1923, 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 10/10/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| River/Stream | Tar River |
| Coordinates | 35.96070, -77.80300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 910 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,812 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00917 |
| Federal ID | NC00917 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |