Deep Creek Millpond Dam dam
Deep Creek Millpond Dam
Deep Creek Millpond Dam, located in Edenton, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam on Deep Creek with a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 19 feet. The dam, completed in an unspecified year, serves a primary purpose of "Other" with a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Although the dam is not regulated by the state, it is inspected regularly to ensure safety and reliability. The last recorded inspection was conducted in January 1986, with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated".
Despite its age and lack of recent assessments, Deep Creek Millpond Dam remains a key structure in the area, providing a surface area of 30 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, its low hazard potential suggests that it is not currently at risk of failure. This dam on Deep Creek plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for sustainable practices and infrastructure maintenance, Deep Creek Millpond Dam serves as a reminder of the crucial role that dams play in managing water resources. With a history that dates back to an unspecified completion year, this privately owned earth dam in Hertford County, North Carolina, stands as a testament to the necessity of ongoing inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficiency of water management structures. As efforts to address climate change and protect water resources intensify, the significance of structures like Deep Creek Millpond Dam becomes even more apparent, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and investment in water infrastructure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Deep Creek Millpond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Potecasi Creek Near Union | 21 cfs | → |
| Ahoskie Creek At Ahoskie | 5 cfs | → |
| Cashie River At Sr1257 Near Windsor | 1 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Franklin | 18 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Sebrell | 142 cfs | → |
| Pasquotank River Near South Mills | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deep Creek Millpond Dam.
Track Deep Creek Millpond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Deep Creek Millpond Dam
Where does the data for Deep Creek Millpond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Deep Creek Millpond Dam.