Hoechst Celanese Dam
Hoechst Celanese Dam is an earth dam located in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hoechst Celanese Dam
The primary purpose of Hoechst Celanese Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Grover Investments, Llc (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek near Blacksburg, Sc.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/22/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Nearest City | Blacksburg, Sc |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.20420, -81.52450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Grover Investments, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00107 |
| Federal ID | NC00107 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |