Jordan Mill Pond Dam
Jordan Mill Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina, built in 1870. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jordan Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Jordan Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mill House Lodge Condominium Assc., Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Mud Creek near Flat Rock.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/17/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Flat Rock |
| River/Stream | Ut To Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.27220, -82.43570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mill House Lodge Condominium Assc., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03011 |
| Federal ID | NC03011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |