#3 Slurry Pond Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
#3 Slurry Pond, located in LILEVILLE, North Carolina, is a private tailings dam with a height of 30 feet and a length of 7466 feet.
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Summary
Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 1660 acre-feet and is designated as having a high hazard potential. Despite not being state-regulated, this pond poses a significant risk due to its condition assessment being labeled as "Not Available."
With no inspection or enforcement measures in place, the potential consequences of a failure at #3 Slurry Pond are concerning. Emergency action plans, risk assessments, and inundation maps have not been prepared, indicating a lack of preparedness for a potential disaster. In light of the high hazard potential and limited oversight, it is crucial for stakeholders and authorities to address the safety and maintenance issues surrounding this structure to prevent any future environmental or public safety threats.
Dam Length |
7466 |
Dam Height |
30 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
1660 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
|
1810cfs |
Rocky River Near Norwood
|
556cfs |
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2390cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
|
216cfs |
Little River Near Star
|
10cfs |
Black Creek Near Mcbee
|
133cfs |
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.
#3 Slurry Pond