Baldwin Millpond Dam
Baldwin Millpond Dam is a masonry dam located in Chatham County, North Carolina, built in 1820. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Baldwin Millpond Dam
Baldwin Millpond Dam is a dam in Chatham, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Chinker Stone, Llc (private). It impounds the Terrell Creek near Bynum.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 141 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1820, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/1976. That was over 49 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Nearest City | Bynum |
| River/Stream | Terrell Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.82640, -79.23530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 141 ft |
| Year Completed | 1820 (206 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 142 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Chinker Stone, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00622 |
| Federal ID | NC00622 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |