Pavillon Dam
Pavillon Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, North Carolina, built in 1998. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Pavillon Dam
The primary purpose of Pavillon Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pavillon International (private). It impounds the Britten Creek near Mill Spring.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Mill Spring |
| River/Stream | Britten Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.36730, -82.21290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pavillon International |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05370 |
| Federal ID | NC05370 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |