Merritt Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Duplin County, North Carolina, built in 1800. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 700 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 Merritt Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Merritt Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Goshen Swamp near Sarecta.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 10/06/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Duplin |
| Nearest City | Sarecta |
| River/Stream | Goshen Swamp |
| Coordinates | 35.11060, -78.05320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 79 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01164 |
| Federal ID | NC01164 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |