Johnson Millpond Dam #1

Johnson Millpond Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Northampton County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Johnson Millpond Dam #1

The primary purpose of Johnson Millpond Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nettie E Johnston-witt (private). It impounds the Occoneechee Creek near Hamilton.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 422 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 08/04/1976. That was over 49 years ago.

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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyNorthampton
Nearest CityHamilton
River/StreamOcconeechee Creek
Coordinates36.34340, -77.49890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length285 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage422 acre-ft
Max Storage422 acre-ft
Normal Storage352 acre-ft
Max Discharge26 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNettie E Johnston-Witt
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection08/04/1976
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00809
Federal IDNC00809
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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