Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 1

Shallotte River· Brunswick, North Carolina· Built 1970· Earth·
High Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 1 is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 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 Length1,800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDNC05247

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: September 21, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Brunswick County

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 2

Brunswick, NC

High Hazard

Hewitt Lake Dam

Brunswick, NC

Low Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 1?

Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 1 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 Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 1?

Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 1 is owned by Brunswick County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 1 built?

Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 1?

Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 1 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 Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 1 last inspected?

Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 1 was last inspected on September 21, 2018. 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.