Steele Millpond Dam
Steele Millpond Dam is a concrete dam located in Richmond County, North Carolina, built in 1896. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Steele Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Steele Millpond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. It impounds the Hitchcock Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 114 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 140 square miles. Completed in 1896, the structure is over a century old.
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 04/20/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Richmond |
| River/Stream | Hitchcock Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.91950, -79.82880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 114 ft |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 283 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00654 |
| Federal ID | NC00654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |