Deering Milliken Dam
Deering Milliken Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
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 Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00207 |
| Federal ID | NC00207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |