International Paper Black Lagoon Pond #2 Dam
International Paper Black Lagoon Pond #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Columbus County, North Carolina, built in 1984. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About International Paper Black Lagoon Pond #2 Dam
International Paper Black Lagoon Pond #2 Dam is a dam in Columbus, North Carolina.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 5,000 feet across. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2018. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
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 |
| Coordinates | 34.35290, -78.20440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05265 |
| Federal ID | NC05265 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |