Bailes Old Millpond Dam, located in Guilford, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves as a hydroelectric facility along Beaver Creek.
Wind
Humidity
This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, with a length of 195 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, providing a normal storage of 101 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 12 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in December 2016, deeming its condition as satisfactory. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and there are no inundation maps available. Overall, Bailes Old Millpond Dam serves as a historical and functional piece of infrastructure that contributes to the region's water resources and energy production, highlighting the intersection of water management and climate adaptation.
Dam Length |
195 |
River Or Stream |
Beaver Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |