7Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Columbus County, North Carolina
Columbus County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Columbus County is 59 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is South Bay Dike at 24 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bay Dike | High | Not assessed | 24 | Other | |
| Holtrachem Stormwater Waste Lagoon Dam | High | Not assessed | 18 | Other | 1995 |
| International Paper Black Lagoon Pond #2 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 18 | Other | 1984 |
| Lake Tabor Dam | High | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | 1999 |
| Britt Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Irrigation | 1968 |
| Arnett Dam | Low | Not assessed | 9 | Irrigation | 1900 |
| Richardson Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 8 | Irrigation | 1955 |