Hadley Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Johnson Pond Dam Naylor Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Moncure, North Carolina, the Hadley Millpond Dam stands as a historical landmark with a rich history dating back to its completion in 1830.
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Summary
This private dam on Landrum Creek serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a tranquil setting for enthusiasts to enjoy nature and water activities. With a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 11 feet, the dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, ensuring a steady water supply for the surrounding area.
Despite its age, the Hadley Millpond Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. While it is not state-regulated, the dam has undergone inspections in the past, with the last one taking place in January 2012. The dam's unique earth, gravity, and masonry construction makes it a notable engineering feat, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the preservation and maintenance of historical water structures. With its picturesque location and historical significance, the Hadley Millpond Dam continues to be a focal point for those passionate about water resources and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1830 |
Dam Length |
170 |
River Or Stream |
Landrum Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
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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.
Hadley Millpond Dam