W.R. Bonsal Mud Pond Dike Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
Bonsal Mud Pond Dike, located in Anson, North Carolina, serves as a crucial structure for tailings management, with a primary purpose of containing tailings material. Built in 1986, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, providing a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Island Creek and is owned privately, with state inspection but no state regulation or permitting required.
With a surface area of 4.5 acres, the W.R. Bonsal Mud Pond Dike plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area. Despite its "Significant" hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently "Not Rated," with the last inspection taking place in May 2013. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, risk assessment, and management measures are not specified in the data, posing potential areas for further exploration and improvement in ensuring the safety and sustainability of this critical water resource infrastructure.
Enthusiasts of water resource and climate management will find the W.R. Bonsal Mud Pond Dike's design and functionality intriguing, as it represents a vital component of the local water management system. With its historical construction and current operational status, this dam stands as a reminder of the importance of infrastructure maintenance and monitoring in safeguarding water resources and communities against potential risks and hazards.
Year Completed |
1986 |
River Or Stream |
Island Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
38 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
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1830cfs |
Rocky River Near Norwood
|
305cfs |
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2460cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
|
181cfs |
Little River Near Star
|
16cfs |
Black Creek Near Mcbee
|
108cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
W.R. Bonsal Mud Pond Dike