Unimin Woodward Tract Dam

Clay Branch· Richmond, North Carolina· Built 1990· Earth·
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Unimin Woodward Tract Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Surface Area98 acres
Drainage Area98 sq mi
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDNC03864

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: No
Last Inspection: March 31, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Unimin Corporation

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Unimin Woodward Tract Dam?

Unimin Woodward Tract Dam 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 Unimin Woodward Tract Dam?

Unimin Woodward Tract Dam is owned by Unimin Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Unimin Woodward Tract Dam built?

Unimin Woodward Tract Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Unimin Woodward Tract Dam?

Unimin Woodward Tract Dam 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 Unimin Woodward Tract Dam last inspected?

Unimin Woodward Tract Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2017. 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.