Hardys Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Hardys Millpond Dam, located in Guilford, North Carolina, is a historic stone dam completed in 1919 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Situated on the Reedy Fork River, this privately owned dam stands at a hydraulic height of 13 feet and spans 450 feet in length, providing a surface area of 25 acres for recreational activities. With a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet, the dam serves purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.
Despite its age, Hardys Millpond Dam has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of its last inspection in February 2014. The dam features no outlet gates or associated structures, but it is equipped with an inspection frequency of 0 and has been maintained to meet state inspection regulations. The surrounding area of Ossipee benefits from this dam for recreation, highlighting the importance of water resources for the community while also showcasing the intersection of historical engineering and modern climate considerations in dam management.
Year Completed |
1919 |
Dam Length |
450 |
River Or Stream |
Reedy Fork |
Primary Dam Type |
Stone |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
288 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Hardys Millpond Dam