Parker Millpond Dam
Parker Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina, built in 1800. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Parker Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Parker Millpond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Little Swamp near Overshot.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 08/27/1992. That was over 33 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Overshot |
| River/Stream | Little Swamp |
| Coordinates | 35.30880, -78.45780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 181 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00976 |
| Federal ID | NC00976 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |