Tusquittee Landing Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Tusquittee Landing Dam #1 is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. 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 Type | Earth |
| NID ID | NC07063 |
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
Tusquittee Landing POA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tusquittee Landing Dam #1?
Tusquittee Landing Dam #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 Tusquittee Landing Dam #1?
Tusquittee Landing Dam #1 is owned by Tusquittee Landing POA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Tusquittee Landing Dam #1?
Tusquittee Landing Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.