W.r. Bonsal MUD Pond Dike is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina, built in 1986. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About W.r. Bonsal MUD Pond Dike
The primary purpose of W.r. Bonsal MUD Pond Dike 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 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Nearest City | Pee Dee |
| River/Stream | Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.94840, -79.93930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Bv Hedrick Gravel & Sand Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01831 |
| Federal ID | NC01831 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |