Holtrachem Stormwater Waste Lagoon Dam
Holtrachem Stormwater Waste Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Columbus County, North Carolina, built in 1995. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Holtrachem Stormwater Waste Lagoon Dam
Holtrachem Stormwater Waste Lagoon Dam is a dam in Columbus, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Honeywell International, Inc. (private). It impounds the Cape Fear River near Riegelwood.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus |
| Nearest City | Riegelwood |
| River/Stream | Cape Fear River |
| Coordinates | 34.35380, -78.20760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Honeywell International, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01195 |
| Federal ID | NC01195 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |