Old Mill Lake Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCaldwell
River/StreamGunpowder Creek
Coordinates35.80050, -81.41110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height53 ft
Dam Length265 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,415 acre-ft
Max Storage2,415 acre-ft
Surface Area81 acres
Drainage Area34 sq mi
Max Discharge10,880 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerKiser Sawmills, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection12/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01295
Federal IDNC01295
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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