Walker Millpond Dam

Carteret County, North Carolina (near Morehead City)

River/Stream: Black Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
650 ft
Reservoir Storage
806 acre-ft
Year Completed
1900
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
99 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-11-29

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC01106
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
34.78760, -76.80120
Age
126 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.