Tungston Mine Tailings Dam

North Carolina — Vance County — Island Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyVance
RiverIsland Creek
Coordinates36.52100, -78.47640

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage17 acre-ft
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 30, 2021
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTownville Timber, Inc
Other NameRanchers Development CO Lake Dam

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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.

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