#3 Slurry Pond is an earth dam located in Stanly County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 7,466 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 #3 Slurry Pond
The primary purpose of #3 Slurry Pond 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 B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co. (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 7,466 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,660 acre-feet.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| Nearest City | Lileville |
| Coordinates | 35.22140, -80.24420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,466 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,660 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC83453 |
| Federal ID | NC83453 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |