Pioneer Mill Dam
Pioneer Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Pioneer Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Pioneer Mill Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Cedarvale Farm Homeowners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Caldwell Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 31 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 12/07/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| River/Stream | Caldwell Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.26760, -80.59030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Cedarvale Farm Homeowners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05703 |
| Federal ID | NC05703 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |