Deering Milliken Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 1,780 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Deering Milliken Dam
The primary purpose of Deering Milliken Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Polk County (local government).
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Columbus |
| Coordinates | 35.25280, -82.18520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,780 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Polk County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00207 |
| Federal ID | NC00207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |