Pcs Phosphate R1 & R2 Blend Dike Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Pcs Phosphate R1 & R2 Blend Dike, also known as Texasgulf Pond #R2, is a private-owned structure located in Pamlico, North Carolina.
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Summary
It was completed in 1987 and serves as a tailings dam, primarily used for storing tailings material. The dam is classified as an Earth type structure, with a hydraulic height of 33 feet and a structural height of 40 feet. It has a storage capacity of 16,000 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 3,000 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 400 acres.
The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Dam Safety Program. It is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in June 2020, showing a fair condition assessment. The dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risks associated with its failure. While the dam has no emergency action plan prepared, the regulatory agencies enforce necessary measures to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With a history dating back to the late 1980s, the Pcs Phosphate R1 & R2 Blend Dike plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and highlights the importance of sustainable dam management practices for climate and water enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
17500 |
River Or Stream |
Pamlico |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
400 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
400 |
Nid Storage |
16000 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
40 |
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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.
Pcs Phosphate R1 & R2 Blend Dike