Miller Pond Dam
Miller Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Burke County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Miller Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Miller Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Keith H Poteet (private). It impounds the Ut To Drowning Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 11 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/19/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| River/Stream | Ut To Drowning Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.75490, -81.44180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Keith H Poteet |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01953 |
| Federal ID | NC01953 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |