Boone Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Northampton County, North Carolina, built in 1933. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 600 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 Boone Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Boone Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nc Department of Transportation (state). It impounds the Gumberry Swamp near Hamilton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/20/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Northampton |
| Nearest City | Hamilton |
| River/Stream | Gumberry Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.37740, -77.45220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 39 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nc Department of Transportation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00806 |
| Federal ID | NC00806 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |