Hedrick Tailings Dike #1 Dam
Hedrick Tailings Dike #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Hedrick Tailings Dike #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Hedrick Tailings Dike #1 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.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Nearest City | Pee Dee |
| River/Stream | Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.94270, -79.92590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | BV Hedrick Gravel & Sand Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06088 |
| Federal ID | NC06088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |