Deaver Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Genele Dam Holly Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Deaver Millpond Dam, located in Duplin, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a structural height of 10 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and is situated along the Cape Fear River-Tr. Despite not being state regulated, the dam has undergone inspections in the past, with the last assessment conducted in February 2015, indicating a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated".
While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain features such as a spillway, outlet gates, and lock structures, it remains a key feature in the local landscape. The surrounding area does not have inundation maps or an emergency action plan in place, suggesting potential areas for improvement in terms of risk management and emergency preparedness. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Deaver Millpond Dam an intriguing subject for further study and exploration given its recreational significance and the unique challenges it poses in terms of dam safety and management.
River Or Stream |
Cape Fear River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bear Creek At Mays Store
|
98cfs |
Neuse River Near Goldsboro
|
1460cfs |
Neuse River At Kinston
|
1090cfs |
Nahunta Swamp Near Shine
|
57cfs |
Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin
|
549cfs |
Little River Near Princeton
|
84cfs |
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.
Deaver Millpond Dam