Merritt Millpond Dam

Duplin County, North Carolina (near Sarecta)

River/Stream: Goshen Swamp

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
700 ft
Reservoir Storage
54 acre-ft
Year Completed
1800
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
79 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2015-10-06

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC01164
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.11060, -78.05320
Age
226 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.