Webbs Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bass Lake Dam Boddies Millpond Dam
Last Updated: February 24, 2026
Webbs Millpond Dam, located in Spring Hope, North Carolina, was completed in 1918 with a primary purpose of recreation.
Summary
This masonry dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a length of 600 feet, creating a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet on Bear Branch-Tr. Despite its age, the dam has a low hazard potential but is in poor condition as of the last inspection in February 2013.
While the dam is not state regulated, it is inspected by the state of North Carolina, with no enforcement actions reported. The dam's emergency action plan status is unclear, and there are no inundation maps or risk assessment information available. With a maximum discharge of 495 cubic feet per second, the Webbs Millpond Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in Nash County, but its condition and lack of comprehensive risk management measures raise concerns for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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Year Completed |
1918 |
Dam Length |
600 |
River Or Stream |
Bear Branch-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Swift Creek At Hilliardston
|
858cfs |
Tar River At Nc 97 At Rocky Mount
|
373cfs |
Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg
|
243cfs |
Contentnea Creek Near Lucama
|
35cfs |
Little Fishing Creek Near White Oak
|
142cfs |
Fishing Creek Near Enfield
|
282cfs |
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.
Webbs Millpond Dam