Liberty Wastewater Dam

North Prong Rocky River· Randolph, North Carolina· Built 1988· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Liberty Wastewater Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length3,800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage209 acre-ft
Normal Storage158 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDNC03847

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 23, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Town of Liberty

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Liberty Wastewater Dam?

Liberty Wastewater Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Liberty Wastewater Dam?

Liberty Wastewater Dam is owned by Town of Liberty (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Liberty Wastewater Dam built?

Liberty Wastewater Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Liberty Wastewater Dam?

Liberty Wastewater Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Liberty Wastewater Dam last inspected?

Liberty Wastewater Dam was last inspected on October 23, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.