Millersville Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oxford Icenhour Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Millersville Dam, located in Falls, North Carolina, along the Little River, is a private-owned structure primarily used for hydroelectric purposes.
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Summary
This gravity dam stands at a hydraulic height of 40 feet, with a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been assessed for its current condition since September 2015.
The dam, under the jurisdiction of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, has not been subjected to state regulation or permitting. With no associated structures or locks, Millersville Dam remains a key feature in the local landscape, providing essential hydroelectric power to the surrounding area.
While the dam's last inspection was conducted in 2015, its overall risk assessment and management measures are currently unknown. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intricate details of dam infrastructure would find Millersville Dam a fascinating subject for further study, especially in relation to its impact on the surrounding environment and its role in the local hydroelectric power supply.
River Or Stream |
Little River |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Nid Storage |
32 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
40 |
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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.
Millersville Dam