Bv Hedrick Tailings Dike #3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Bv Hedrick Tailings Dike #3 is a private dam located in Lilesville, North Carolina, designed for the containment of tailings.
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Summary
Constructed in 1989, this earthen dam stands at a structural height of 35 feet and boasts a hydraulic height of 31 feet, with a storage capacity of 570 acre-feet. While the dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections, it is categorized as having a high hazard potential, despite its fair condition assessment as of August 2020.
The dam overlooks the Island Creek-Tr river/stream and covers a surface area of 41 acres, serving a primary purpose of tailings containment. The dam's emergency action plan has been assessed as meeting guidelines, although there are no updated inundation maps available. With a history of being inspected every two years, the Bv Hedrick Tailings Dike #3 remains a vital structure in the region, playing a crucial role in water resource management and environmental protection efforts in Anson County.
Overall, Bv Hedrick Tailings Dike #3 stands as a significant engineering feat in North Carolina, safeguarding against potential hazards while fulfilling its primary function of tailings containment. As an essential element in the state's regulatory framework, this dam underscores the importance of infrastructure maintenance and risk management in preserving water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change on local ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1989 |
River Or Stream |
Island Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
41 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
570 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
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2160cfs |
Rocky River Near Norwood
|
191cfs |
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2280cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
|
100cfs |
Little River Near Star
|
8cfs |
Black Creek Near Mcbee
|
66cfs |
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.
Bv Hedrick Tailings Dike #3