Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c, also known as Sodyeco Lagoon Dam, is a private-owned earth dam located in Mount Holly, North Carolina.


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Summary

With a structural height of 41.9 feet and a length of 5110 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other." It is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Dam Safety Program, ensuring its compliance with state regulations for safety and inspection.

The dam has a significant hazard potential and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in October 2020. It has a normal storage capacity of 212.67 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 17 acres. Although the exact year of completion is not provided, the dam plays a crucial role in the Catawba-Os river system, contributing to water resource management in the region. With its location in Mecklenburg County and proximity to the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c is a key structure for climate and water resource enthusiasts to monitor and study in the context of sustainable development and environmental conservation efforts.

Overall, the Clariant Lagoon Dam - Z02c presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, given its private ownership, state regulation, and significant hazard potential. As part of the Catawba-Os river system in North Carolina, this dam provides valuable storage capacity and plays a critical role in managing water resources in the region. With ongoing inspections and assessments of its condition, the dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and climate resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.

Dam Length

5110

River Or Stream

Catawba-Os

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

17

Nid Storage

212.67

Structural Height

41.9

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

42
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.