Whorrells Millpond Dam
Whorrells Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Hertford County, North Carolina, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whorrells Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Whorrells Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Hares Branch near Murfreesboro.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, 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 01/30/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hertford |
| Nearest City | Murfreesboro |
| River/Stream | Hares Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.44030, -77.08330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01058 |
| Federal ID | NC01058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |