Lewis Millpond Dam

Montgomery County, North Carolina (near Capelsie)

River/Stream: Big Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
144 ft
Reservoir Storage
62 acre-ft
Year Completed
1880
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
188 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2013-05-16

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00470
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.28300, -79.81900
Age
146 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.