Atkinson Millpond Dam
Atkinson Millpond Dam is a masonry dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Atkinson Millpond Dam
Atkinson Millpond Dam is a dam in Johnston, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Atkinson Milling Company, Inc. (private). It impounds the Little River near Selma.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 103 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/1980. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Selma |
| River/Stream | Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.66840, -78.26050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 103 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Atkinson Milling Company, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00964 |
| Federal ID | NC00964 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |