Merchants Millpond Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gates |
| River/Stream | Benntees Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.43220, -76.69940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 760 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | State of North Carolina, State Property Office |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |