Nobels Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hog City Lagoon Dam J.C. Howard Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Nobels Millpond Dam, located in Pleasant Hill, North Carolina, was completed in 1850 and serves as a crucial structure on the Trent River.
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Summary
As a privately owned earth dam, it stands at a structural height of 10 feet and a hydraulic height of 6 feet, with a length of 900 feet. The dam boasts a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 300 acre-feet, covering an impressive surface area of 100 acres and draining an area of 8,064 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2019 revealed unsatisfactory results, prompting concerns about its safety and maintenance. With a history dating back over a century and a crucial role in water resource management, Nobels Millpond Dam represents a significant engineering feat that requires continued monitoring and potential upgrades to ensure its long-term functionality and safety for both the local community and the environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intricate relationship between infrastructure, water management, and climate resilience in a historical context.
Year Completed |
1850 |
Dam Length |
900 |
River Or Stream |
Trent River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
100 |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Drainage Area |
8064 |
Nid Storage |
360 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Trent River Near Trenton
|
19cfs |
Neuse River At Kinston
|
1090cfs |
Bear Creek At Mays Store
|
98cfs |
New River Near Gum Branch
|
42cfs |
Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin
|
549cfs |
Contentnea Creek At Hookerton
|
466cfs |
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.
Nobels Millpond Dam