Burlington Mills Dam
Burlington Mills Dam is a concrete dam located in Rutherford County, North Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Burlington Mills Dam
The primary purpose of Burlington Mills 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 Dealfirst, Inc. (private). It impounds the Second Broad River near Caroleen.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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 12/05/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Caroleen |
| River/Stream | Second Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.28330, -81.80140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | DealFirst, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00135 |
| Federal ID | NC00135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |