Sei Farms Dam
Sei Farms Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sei Farms Dam
The primary purpose of Sei Farms Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Daniel E Harbison (private). It impounds the Ut To S. Fork Mills River near Mills River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 355 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet.
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 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 01/23/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Mills River |
| River/Stream | Ut To S. Fork Mills River |
| Coordinates | 35.38050, -82.63710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Daniel E Harbison |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03023 |
| Federal ID | NC03023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |