Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam, located in the Town of Mills River, North Carolina, plays a crucial role in managing water resources from the French Broad River.


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Summary

Regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, this dam is designed to fulfill various purposes, although specific details about its structure and capacity are not provided. Despite the lack of detailed information, its high hazard potential indicates the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality.

With a high hazard potential and a condition assessment that is not rated, the Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam poses potential risks that must be managed effectively. The dam's emergency action plan status and adherence to guidelines are unclear, highlighting the need for proactive measures to address any potential threats. While the dam's specific features such as height, volume, and storage capacity remain unspecified, its critical role in water resource management underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk assessment to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.

As an essential infrastructure within the Wilmington District of North Carolina, the Mils River Wtp Raw Water Dam serves as a key component in the state's water management system. Despite its unspecified dimensions and characteristics, the dam's location along the French Broad River and its high hazard potential necessitate continuous oversight and adherence to regulatory guidelines. Moving forward, prioritizing the dam's maintenance, emergency preparedness, and risk management measures will be crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource structure.

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French Broad River

Hazard Potential

High
       
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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.