Eddins Pond Dam
Eddins Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Eddins Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Eddins Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Steve H Mitchell (private). It impounds the Crooked Creek near Pilot.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/29/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Pilot |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.94160, -78.24430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Steve H Mitchell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02588 |
| Federal ID | NC02588 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |