Wiggins Millpond Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Wiggins Millpond, located near US-301 in Wilson, North Carolina, is a concrete gravity dam on Contentnea Creek primarily used for water supply.
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Summary
The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, with a length of 250 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1020 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 50 cubic feet per second. The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Dam Safety Program, ensuring it meets state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2021, Wiggins Millpond is classified as having a significant hazard potential. Regular inspections occur every two years, with the most recent inspection conducted in January 2021. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, but it meets state jurisdiction and regulatory agency requirements. Owned by the local government, Wiggins Millpond serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to ensure its continued safety and functionality for both water supply and environmental preservation efforts.
Dam Length |
250 |
River Or Stream |
Contentnea Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
1020 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Contentnea Creek Near Lucama
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37cfs |
Nahunta Swamp Near Shine
|
57cfs |
Little River Near Princeton
|
84cfs |
Tar River At Nc 97 At Rocky Mount
|
240cfs |
Neuse River Near Goldsboro
|
1460cfs |
Neuse River Near Clayton
|
384cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Wiggins Millpond