Mt. Olive Waste Water Treatment Plant #2 Dam

Wayne, North Carolina· Built 2008· Earth·
High Hazard Other Local Government

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 Length1,302 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)
Year Modified2010
NID IDNC05834

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 11, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Town of Mount Olive

Local Government

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Frequently 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.

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.