Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 Dam is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 1,302 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2010 |
| NID ID | NC05834 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Town of Mount Olive
Local Government
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Low HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 Dam?
Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 Dam?
Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 Dam is owned by Town of Mount Olive (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 Dam built?
Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 Dam?
Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 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 Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 Dam last inspected?
Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 Dam was last inspected on January 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.