Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike

Beaufort, North Carolina· Built 2009· Earth·
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 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 TypeEarth
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDNC05885

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: No
Last Inspection: February 25, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

PCS Phosphate Company, Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike?

Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike 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 Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike?

Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike is owned by PCS Phosphate Company, Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike built?

Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike?

Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike 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 Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike last inspected?

Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike was last inspected on February 25, 2020. 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.