Pcs Phosphate Clay Pond Dam #5b

South Creek· Beaufort, North Carolina· Built 1986· Earth·
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Pcs Phosphate Clay Pond Dam #5b is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Length3,333 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage9.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage9.7K acre-ft
Surface Area323 acres
Drainage Area323 sq mi
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDNC01879

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: Yes
Last Inspection: June 24, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Nutrien

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pcs Phosphate Clay Pond Dam #5b?

Pcs Phosphate Clay Pond Dam #5b 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 Pcs Phosphate Clay Pond Dam #5b?

Pcs Phosphate Clay Pond Dam #5b is owned by Nutrien (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pcs Phosphate Clay Pond Dam #5b built?

Pcs Phosphate Clay Pond Dam #5b was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Clay Pond Dam #5b?

Pcs Phosphate Clay Pond Dam #5b serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Pcs Phosphate Clay Pond Dam #5b last inspected?

Pcs Phosphate Clay Pond Dam #5b was last inspected on June 24, 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.