Hedrick Tailings Dike #1 (lower #8 Pond Dam)
Hedrick Tailings Dike #1 (lower #8 Pond Dam) is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hedrick Tailings Dike #1 (lower #8 Pond Dam)
The primary purpose of Hedrick Tailings Dike #1 (lower #8 Pond Dam) is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by Bv Hedrick Gravel & Sand Company (private). It impounds the Island Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 08/26/2020.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| River/Stream | Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.95020, -79.91940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | BV Hedrick Gravel & Sand Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01829 |
| Federal ID | NC01829 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |