Grays Millpond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyLenoir
Nearest CityGrifton
River/StreamWheat Swamp Creek
Coordinates35.35240, -77.66130

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage158 acre-ft
Max Storage158 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge165 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPerry Management, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00945
Federal IDNC00945
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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