Foote Mineral Tailings Dam
North Carolina — Cleveland County — Mill Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| River | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.20870, -81.34750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 4,400 ft |
| NID Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 15, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1958 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Albemarle U.S., Inc. |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.