Bryan Millpond Dam
Bryan Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Bladen County, North Carolina, built in 1801. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bryan Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Bryan Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bryan's Millpond, Inc. (private). It impounds the Reedy Meadow Creek near Dublin.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 165 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 605 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1801, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/24/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen |
| Nearest City | Dublin |
| River/Stream | Reedy Meadow Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.67960, -78.78280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1801 (225 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 605 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 605 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 504 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 165 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bryan's Millpond, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01170 |
| Federal ID | NC01170 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |