Mill Creek Subdivision Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mill Creek Subdivision Dam, located in Mebane, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1996, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 5 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, with a length of 300 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 7 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 2 acre-feet, and is associated with Tr. Mill Creek.

Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, the dam has a high hazard potential and is subject to regular inspections by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The last inspection took place on March 24, 2020, with a frequency of every 2 years. In case of emergencies, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan prepared, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management measures for this critical infrastructure.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts monitoring Mill Creek Subdivision Dam should take note of its location in Alamance County, North Carolina, and the potential risks associated with its high hazard potential. As a privately owned recreational dam, it plays a crucial role in the local community's leisure activities and poses a significant responsibility for the owners to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory guidelines. Continuous monitoring and risk assessment are essential to safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential flooding or dam failure incidents.

Year Completed

1996

Dam Length

300

River Or Stream

Tr. Mill Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

5

Drainage Area

50

Nid Storage

7

Structural Height

17

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

17
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.