Hedrick Tailings Dike #2 Dam

About Hedrick Tailings Dike #2 Dam

The primary purpose of Hedrick Tailings Dike #2 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 near Pee Dee.

The dam stands 38 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 836 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.

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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/10/2016. That was over 10 years ago.

At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.

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