Old Mill Lake Dam

Caldwell County, North Carolina

River/Stream: Gunpowder Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
53 ft
Dam Length
265 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,415 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
10,880 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-12-08

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC01295
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.80050, -81.41110

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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.