Bailes Old Millpond Dam
Bailes Old Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Guilford County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bailes Old Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Bailes Old Millpond Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Hatteras Fresh, Llc (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek near Ossipee.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 195 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/08/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Ossipee |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.16020, -79.97950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Hatteras Fresh, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01585 |
| Federal ID | NC01585 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |