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P.r. Jeff· Portman, V-President
r..:o.ob Creek Properties, Inc.
Post Office Box 386 ·
B:-evard~ North Caroli~-28712 . .
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REFERENCE # 1
July 14, 1977
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' : Your request' .for·;'· th):! approval of an s.rea cove.ring appro:d.=a te.ly. 2 acres
ioc.ated on S.R. 1540 i?:r"'Transylvania for_ the disposal of fly esh has been
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. The pl.en as presented is approved provided access is strictly controlled
so no ot::ber type w-...ste can be pl.aced on the site and afte.r fin.al cover i the
total· a.re.a is grassed to prevent erosion •.
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· Mr.· .J .• , R· Moore. Jr.; Distri.et. Sru:rl.t.arl.an, ~-ill inspect the · site routinely
fl'.'r compliance.·
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·sincerely,
o. w. Strickland. Supervisor
Solid Waste Management Unit
Solid waste·& Vector Control Branch
Sanit:s:ry Engineering Sect.ion
cc: T:=ansylvani.a County Ee.tlth Department
-z'".:. R. J. Gus s:r..an
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On may l.2;, .1977;···Mi< ~J ,.-::_ W ~ -Moore·~-Jr., of your Department·~-inspected
a piece of property -up.on· which we pl2.11 to place fly ash.-from ·low
sulfur coal-fired :boilers·. The tract of l2I1d is on N. C. Route··.
#J.5~0 in Transyl va..TJ.ia Cou..'1-:y 2nd is owned by Knob Creek Properties,
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The enclosed description of the site a.."ld the operation plan (three-
-------------copies--,enc·losed) was prepared 2.t Mr. Il'ioore 1 s dire ct ion. · Mr. Moore
indicated that· it· is needed to fulfull the intent· of-Section. IX·
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"?.EQUIP.ED Il~FO?YLATION FO?. P.??ROVAL O? SPJ~IT.L_RY LANDFILL SITES
.Al~D OPERATING ?LP.NS11 · as co::1tained in the "Rules a..-rid Regulations :~,-~~-
_?_r~viding Standards for Solid Waste Disposal."· ··~ .. :'_·.-
The material to be placed on this property is :inert and is ·to ~De
used solely for-the filling of a low area that is-now useless to·
the owner of the property. The area to be filled is aPDroximatelv ~. --..... 2· acres in size.. Vpo::1 co:wpletion of the fill 'ing process, Y .. nob Creek
Propert1es:, IP:c._ ~ill cover-the fly ash with soil~
It is trusted that the enclosed inform2.tion is adequare·for yotl!"
needs:, if you have ~Y questions:, plea.se feel f'ree to give me_:a:
call. ·
Yo~rs very Truly~ .
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PROPOSED
OPERATION
KNOB CREEK PROPERTIES, INC.
TRANSYLVM""IJI.' COUNTY I N. c.
KNOB CREEK PROPERTIES, INC.
BRl::..-VARD I N. c .
JUl\iE 17 I 1977
Prepared for
Knob Creek Properties, I
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R. J. Gussman
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DESCRIPTION
The Knob Creek Properties, Inc. owns a tract of land situated
on NC Route 1540 in Transylvania County, North Carolina. This site
f contains a low area that is currently useless to the owner. We,
therefore, ~ish to fill this low area in order that the land area
I will be available for some useful purpose. It is estimated that
I this site contains approximately 20,000 cubic yards of available
volume. It is proposed that this low area be filled with fly ash
I from the operation of coal fired power b:::>ilers. A small dike will
I be constructed on the North and West sices of the filled area to
prevent the washing of fill material from the site. The contractor
f who will be responsible for hauling the fly ash to the fill site
is Mr. _J. W. Crary.
I The site was inspected by Messrs. J. w. Moore, Jr. and J. Bloom
I of the North Carolina Department of H".l.:uan Resources on May 12, 1977.
A copy of Mr. Moore's inspection sheet is appended hereto as attach-
I ment I.
I Attachment II is a copy of a portion of u.s.G.S. map of the
Brevard·quadrangle, 3507.5 -W8237.5/7.5. This map shows the location
,. of the proposed site and its relationship to the French Broad River
2.na NC Route 1540 (Wilson Road). Atta2ruuent III is a copy cf a portion
of TVA 's June 1973 Edition ''Floods on French .Broad River in North
Carolina" showing the approximate location of the proposed fill site
·relative to the French Broad Floodway Boundary and NC Route 1540.
Attachment IV shows a sketch of the approximate cross-section of the
site showing the maximum fill depth and the location of the dikes.
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Attachment V is a/?tetter from the Flooa Plai.\.\'~ Management Services
of the Tennessee Valley Authority with their comments as to the
potential flood hazard associated in using this parcel of land
as a fly ash disposal site.
A number of soil borings were.made at this site. This level
of the surface water was between one and three feet below the
surface depending where on the property the borings were made.
OPERJl.TING PLAN
Prior to the placement of fly ash at the disposal site, an
·earthen dike will be erected upon the North and West sides of the
fly ash fill area. The dike on the North side of the site will he
back approximately 50 feet from the center line of the drainage
ditch running through the Northern part of the property. No fly
ash will be allowed to be placed within ·100 feet of the well that
is located in the Southwestern corner of this property. The fly
ash will be placed so that the final grade will he a minimum of one
foot above the 100-year flood level of 2112.8'.
The fill operation will then progress from near the diked area
across the property toward the Southwest property line.
This site is to receive fly ash only, the quantity will range
from 55 to 60 tons per day on a dry basis. This fly ash is wetted
prior to leaving t..~e plant site, however, and when placed in the
fill does not create dust.
It is envisioned that the filling O?eration will be done ::rorn
dump trucks upon undisturbed soil. No errosion is anticipated. The
Bryant Construction Company does own earth moving equipment which can
be used on this site when leveling operations become necessary.
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The anticipated lifetime of the·project is approximately
six months. Inspection of the site shows that the area is dry
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area will be within the· fifty foot set back from the north drainage
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I SU.MY.LARY
I In summary, the proposed operation consists of the filling
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of a piece of property near the French Broad River. Fly ash is
planned to be used as the fill material. The area will be diked
I on two sides to prevent any migration of fly ash ouring the initial
filling operation-. The project's life is expectea to be approxi-
I mately six months. Upon cowpletion, the fill is to be covered
I with soil and seeded.
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'.-;·;-,\':':'-' C. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESO:.J/:-:'.:::-:S
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' CHECK-OFF SHEET FOR PROPOSED SANITARY UJ-lDFILL SITES .
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Is this site within the boundaries of a public water supply
~atershed? Watershed -------------~------~~--~~-
Does any portion of this site contain floodplain areas?
YES
YES
Are there public or privatet7ells nearby that could be affected? YES
Nearest ;.,ell in feet /rJ:o (Elaborate in Con:::ients Section)
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Are there springs present on the site? Number----------
Will this site require dyking?
Will this site require piping of surface drainage?
YES
YES
YES
NO
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NO
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Not precluding required boring infonnation, does this site have
adequate cover material .for ·t:h_e sanit2ry landfill development? YES
-Will this site require diversion of surf ace .:ate1if(' 1 /iJ...) AES -----
Receiving stream for surface drainage from site ,0;::,""''{/fc .rtJL,.. !!?(,
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NO~
Will this site require extensive preparation, such as clearing? YES
(Elaborate in Corrrnents Section)
Will this site reguire a new all-weather access road?
(Elaborate in Comments Section)
YES
Evaluate the following: POOR
A. Surface soil conditions as related to cover require~ents
E. Location as related to population density
C. Accessibility to users
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GOOD EXCELLE?
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B.sed on the observations made above and othen.•ise, do you recommend that the requester
p ro ceed ~~th the requirements of Section IX of the Division of Health Services
"?J.l les and Regulations Providing Standards.for Solid i-.'c.ste Disposal"? ~ r
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of boriDgs recor:::iencied~r a re?resentative sa;·qling of the site __ .=;.... _____ _
Pircent of usable land ';;!'dzt). si:e on back of this f onn •.
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····· DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES '::,:,:,:,·
CHECK-OFF SHEET FOR PROPOSED SANITARY l.J..NDFILL SITES
'O~Ti ~~/tL LOCATION. 11,)lL20 .if_ , -s!il~ ;b ~s ;;;>£:
loPERTY OIINER :&A: 13Y!) 6,,,-t: PROPOSED OPERATOR r~-:=::, -c:_
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Is this site within the boundaries of a public water supply
watershed? Watershed~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-YES ---
Does any portion of this site contain floodplain areas? YES f.-.,--
Are there public or private13ells nearby that could be affected? YES ~
Nearest well in feet /rJo ~~ (Elaborate in Co~erits Section) J
YES ---Are there springs present on the site? Number ~~~~~
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Will this site require dyking? YES I ~NO
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Not precluding required boring information, does this site have
adequat~ cover material for ·th_e sanitary landfill development? YES
Vill this site require diversion of surface "ate,(" 1 fA._ f),Es
Receiving stream for surf ace drainage from site /J.:.""'-{/fr . ,. I\
Will this site require extensive preparation, such as clearing? YES
(Elaborate in Com:nents Section)
Will this site reguire a new all-weather access road?
(Elaborate in Comments Section)
Evaluate the following:
A. Surface soil conditions as related to cover requirements
B. Location as related to population density
C. Accessibility to users
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Based on the observations made above and otherwise, do vou recommend that the reouestor
proceed ~~th the requirements of Section IX of the Divi~ion of Health Services ·
"Rules ·and Regulations Providing Standards.for Solid i-.'cste Disposal"? ,_____.-, ..
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of borings recor::::iended~r a re?resentative sa~?ling of the site~~~-~~~~~~­
Percent of usable land .<f"dzt::J. Include sketch~ si:e on
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TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37902
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YJI'. R. J. Gussman, Director
Env:Lromnental Control
and Industrial ?.ygiene
Olin Corporation
Post Office 3ox 20~
?isgcil Forest, North Ce:oli.na 28766
Dear Mr. Gussman:
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Tb.is is in response to yo-.xr letter of May 16 concerning the flood
hazard associated w·i:tb. ~ • ..-o pu-cel.s of :property located along the
:F'rench Broad. 2.!:ld Dav'ic..so:1 ?.ivers ne2.!' 3:::-evu-d, No:-th Ca:roline.e
local authorities bave juxistiction over flood :plain zoning and
other land use tatters in t:ie 3:revard. e:rea. May I suggest that
you contact the a;?ropriate plpnn~ng cCEU.ssion for a determination
of uses to which these :pa:-cel.s of · land. may be :put.
If we can be of :further-service, please feel free to call on us.
Sincerel~ ~
:F • F.:5..ng . 0
Me.:12.geme.::rt Services
Enclosure
An Eoual Opportunity Employer
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FRO EHL IN<, & ROBE RT SON, INC.
INSPl:'.CTION ENGINEERS • CHEMISTS • BACTERIOLOGISTS
CAILl ADOUSS-"FROlHllNG"
ieson, Hintz & Associates, Inc.
2, BOX 286
:cher, North Carolina 28732
~ntion: Mr. Abernathy
Asheville, N .c.
M~y 13, 1977
ject: Fly-Ash Containment, Olin Corporation
Pisgah Forest, N.C.
1tlemen:
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l~AHCH LAIO~ATO~IES
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WAIMlHOTON, IA\11¥011
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The field and laboratory test results performed on the fly-
J materials by Freehling & Robertson, Inc. have been forwarded
me for evaluation. The objective, as explained to me, is to
termine a safe slope angle for the waste deposit which will be
led and contained in a natural ravine.
According to the laboratory reports enclosed herewith, in-
suding an undrained triaxial shear test on a nominally compacted
1mple, the internal friction, or 11 0' angle" is 8' with cohesive,
,: "c-strength 11 of 2. 5 PSI. The angle of repose on the dust-dry
1terial was measured at 45", similiar to fine dry uniform sand.
Accordingly, I recommend establishing a maximum slope of
bout 22· from horizontal. This is approximately an incline of 2-
:orizontal to 1-Vertical. This comes out to about one-half the
ngle of repose, which is a good rule-of-thumb for low-cohesive,
~ine-grained materials.
It should be noted that the low 0'-angle of the compacted
:naterial indicates that the mat~rial could flow easily if super-
saturated. Also that the high percentage of sub-sieve size
~rticles can result in substantial erosion from the elements, es-
pecially if very dry. The cohesion between particles depends upon
constant moisture.
' If I can be of further assistance, you can notify me through
our Asheville off ice. \
Respectfully submitted,
FROEHLING & ROBE~TSON, INC.
f!lr~d'i:'J. -::la1!:r7;z.f
Engineering Consultant
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OLIN CORPORATION
LAND FILL (FLY ASH) -PISGAH FOREST, N.C.
LABORATORY DATA
Results of Gradation and Hydrometer Analysis
Grain Size Distribution %
Gravel (+ #10 Sieve) 1.6
Coarse Sand (#10-#40 Sieve) 0.3
Fine Sand (040-#200 Sieve) 11.1
Silt (#200 Sieve-0.005mm) 82.0
Clay (-0.005mm) 5.0
Sample Remolded at 65 PCF± (Dry Density)@ 25-30% Moisture
Results of Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial Shear Test
Angle of Internal Friction
Apparent Cohesion
Angle of Repose
(0) = 8°
2.SPSI
Material was screened through lllO sieve to break up bulk and dropped
through a large funnel. The material "piled up" at an angle of 40° to 50°
with the horizontal.
Angle of repose -45°±
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FRO EHL ING &· ROBE RT SON, INC. I 1t ..... Q,•,n, p ' -,.MOM( ... 10J t J INSPECTION ENG l N EERS • CHEMISTS • BA CTER I OLO GISTS
CA.Ill ADDtESS-",ROEHLING"
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Asheville, N.C.
May 9, 1977
:PORT OF INPLACE DENSITY TESTS (FLY ASH)
-1de For: The Olin Corporation
c/o Matheson, Hintz & Associates, Inc.
_,roj ect:
Date Tested:
Results:
Test
Number
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Rt • 2 -Box 2 8 6
Fletcher, N.C. 28732
Olin Corporation
Land Fill (Fly Ash)
Pisgah Forest, N.C.
April 13, 1977 Drillers: Rhymer & Oliveira
Location Percent Dry
Moisture Density
From Truck Bed 14.2% 3106 PCP
On Surface 31.8% 37.4 PCP
5' Depth. 28.3% 53.7 PCF
10' Depth 23.1% 55.2 PCF
15 I Depth 20.6% 56.5 PCF
Respectfully submitted,
FROEHLING & ROBERTSON, INC.
By ::::1-v=_,f", & '!};g._y
Tommie Bridges l
CC: F & R -Richmond
Mr. Madison H. Woodward, PE-Greenville
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·c/o Matheson, Hintz & Associates, Inc •.
Fletcher, N. c.
~ct: Fly-Ash Containment, Olin Corporation
Pisgah Forest, N.C.
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~ n size Analysis (Hydrometrical) of Ply-~sh
· >c1rse particles (Clinker, + No. 10 Std. Sieve)
:dium particles (passing No.10, Retained No. 40)
i.ne Particles (Passing No. 40, Retained _No. 200)
1b-Sieve Sized particles (-0.0Smm to O.OOSmm)
.1b-Sieve (Airfloat} particles (Smaller than .005mm)
onsolidated Undrained Triaxial Shear
e: Remolded sample
Dry Density: 65.0 PCF
Moisture: 25% -30%
~gle Internal Friction 1:
1pparent Cohesion (c) :
Jle of Repose: 45"
g•
2.5 PSI
1.6%
0.3%
11.1%
82.0%
5.0%
Jote: Dry material passing No. 10 std. Sieve passed through
Std. cone, (as in sand test) •
• .......
-Place Density Tests
'est Location
mber
1 From Truck Bed
2 On Surface
3 5' Depth
4 10' Depth
5 15' Depth
(Ply-.Ash)
Percent . .
Moisture
14.2%
31.8% ·
28.3%
23.1%
20.6%
_Dry ..
Dens_itz _
31. 6
37.4
53.7
55.2
56.5
' .,
PCP
PCP
PCP
PCF
PCF
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FRO EHL IN<, & ROBE RT SON, INC.
IN SPECTIOH ENGINEERS • CHEMISTS • BAC TE RI OLOG IS TS
C:AILI ADDIIH-"rROEHLING"
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Matheson, Hintz & Associates,Inc.
Rt. 2, Box 286
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Attention: Mr. Abernathy
Asheville, N.C.
M~y 13, 1977
Subject: Fly-Ash Containment, Olin Corporation
Pisgah Forest, N.C.
Gentlemen:
MAIN OFFICE ANO LAIORATORIIS
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The field and laboratory test results performed on the fly-
ash materials by Freehling & Robertson, Inc. have been forwarded
to me for evaluation. The objective, as explained to me, is to
determine a safe slope angle for the waste deposit which will be
piled and contained in a natural ravine.
According to the laboratory reports enclosed herewith, in-
cluding an undrained triaxial shear test on a nominally compacted
sample, the internal friction, or 11 0' angle" is s· with cohesive,
or "c-strength '' of 2. 5 PSI. The angle of repose on the dust-dry
material was measured at 45", similiar to fine dry uniform sand.
Accordingly, I recommend establishing a maximum slope of
about 22· from horizontal. This ·is approximately an incline of 2-
Hor izonta 1 to 1-Vert ica 1. Th is comes out to about one-·ha lf the
angle of repose, which is a good rule-of-thumb for low-cohesive,
fine-grained materials.
It should be noted that the low 0'-angle of the compacted
material indicates that the mat~rial could flow easily if super-
saturated. Also that the high percentage of sub-sieve size
particles can result in substantial erosion from the elements, es-
pecially if very dry. The cohesion between particles depends upon
constant moisture.
If I can be of further assistance, you can notify me through
our Asheville off ice. 8ri
MHW:cs
Respectfully submitted,
FROEHLING & ROBE~TSON, INC.
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Matlison H. Woodward, P.E./
Engineering Consultant
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