Tungston Mine Tailings Dam
Tungston Mine Tailings Dam is an earth dam located in Vance County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Tungston Mine Tailings Dam
The primary purpose of Tungston Mine Tailings 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 Townville Timber, Inc (private). It impounds the Island Creek near Bullock.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Vance |
| Nearest City | Bullock |
| River/Stream | Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.52100, -78.47640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Townville Timber, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01689 |
| Federal ID | NC01689 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |