Lewis Millpond Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityCapelsie
River/StreamBig Creek
Coordinates35.28300, -79.81900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length144 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage62 acre-ft
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area3,456 sq mi
Max Discharge188 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerUS Forest Service, Uwharrie Ranger District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/16/2013
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00470
Federal IDNC00470
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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