Massengill Millpond Dam
Massengill Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Massengill Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Massengill Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Diane C Parrish (private). It impounds the Black Creek near Macks.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 627 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/14/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Macks |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.48100, -78.61030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 627 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Diane C Parrish |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00975 |
| Federal ID | NC00975 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |