Tungston Mine Tailings Dam dam
Tungston Mine Tailings Dam
The Tungston Mine Tailings Dam, also known as Ranchers Development CO Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, this dam serves the primary purpose of managing tailings from mining activities. With a structural height of 27 feet and a length of 600 feet, it has a significant hazard potential but was assessed to be in fair condition as of May 2019.
Despite being a private facility, the Tungston Mine Tailings Dam falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the relevant agencies. It sits on Island Creek-Tr in Vance County, North Carolina, and has a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. While the dam is currently in fair condition, its hazard potential underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the local environment.
In the event of an emergency, it is essential for the owners of the Tungston Mine Tailings Dam to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. However, details about the EAP status and other risk management measures are not available in the provided data. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to stay informed about the condition of such structures and advocate for proactive measures to mitigate potential risks and protect water resources in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Tungston Mine Tailings Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Creek Near Boydton | 0 cfs | → |
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Tar River Near Tar River | 3 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Dan River At South Boston | 661 cfs | → |
| Hyco R Bl Abay D Nr Mcgehees Mill | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tungston Mine Tailings Dam.
Boat launches
- Ivy Hill Road 3198, Mecklenburg County
- Occoneechee Park Road 1198, Mecklenburg County
- Jack Wade Farm Road Vance County
- Nutbush Road Vance County
- Kimball Point Road Warren County
- 167 County Line Park Rd, Manson, Nc 27553
Campgrounds
- Ivy Hill Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Hibernia State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Equestrian Campground
- Henderson Point State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Bullocksville State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
Fishing spots
Track Tungston Mine Tailings Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tungston Mine Tailings Dam
Where does the data for Tungston Mine Tailings Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Tungston Mine Tailings Dam.