Caldwell_Dams

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section .
James D, Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman, Secretary
February 17, 2011 f, Y -
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
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CERTIFIED MAIL-7009 1680 0000 7515 7491
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED WATER QUALITY SECTION
p ' ASHEVILLE REulON,4L OFFICE
William E. Clement, Et Al
PO Box 14
Hudson, NC 28638
RE: Clement Dam, State ID No. CALDW-010
Hazard Potential: High; Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Clement:
The Dam Safety Law of 1967 provides for the certification and inspection of dams in the interest
of public health, safety, and welfare, in order to reduce the risk of failure of dams, to prevent
injuries to persons, damage to downstream property, and to ensure the maintenance of stream
flows.
A visual inspection of the referenced dam was conducted on February 8, 2011 by staff of the Land
Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following conditions were
noted:
• The riser pipe on the principle spillway system has been removed and drained the lake.
In the event the existing horizontal pipe culvert becomes obstructed the lake could fill
with no control for the principal spillway system.
These conditions appear serious and justify further engineering study to determine appropriate
remedial measures. In the event of a dam failure, human life and significant property would be
endangered because of the downstream location of N.C. Hwy 90.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] One
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Notice of Deficiency
CALDW-010
February 17, 2011
Page 2 of 2
In order to ensure the safety of this dam, you are directed to retain the services of a registered
professional engineer or an experienced engineering firm to make a study of the conditions
outlined in this letter. Plans and specifications for repair based on the results of the study must be
filed with the Division of Land Resources for approval pursuant to the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 2K- Dam Safety(15A NCAC 2K). Two copies of this
study and plan shall be submitted to this office by May 31, 2011.
As a dam owner, you may incur liability should your dam have a problem or fail, if such results in
loss of life or property damage downstream. It is requested that an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
be prepared for your dam. The EAP may be invaluable in guiding you through a crisis situation
should you have an emergency that could affect the stability of your dam, such as heavy rain,
slope failures, or other natural hazards.
North Carolina has recently completed and adopted an EAP template for owners of high hazard
dams. The template and associated guidance can be obtained by visiting the Dam Safety
Programs website (http://dIr.enr.state.nc.us/pages/damsafetyprogram.htm1) or by calling Dam
Safety Program staff at [phone].
Please contact us at 828-296-4500 to advise us of your intended action in this matter. If we do
not receive notification on or before May 31, 2011, we shall present the case information for
appropriate enforcement action. Enforcement action could include a civil penalty of up to$500.00
per day of violation, and/or issuance of a Dam Safety Order requiring the repair or removal of this
dam, and/or injunctive relief to gain compliance.
Sincerely,
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c ing Regional Engineer
cc: Steve McEvoy, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly.Eaves Perdue,Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman,Secretary
Certificate of Approval
October 7, 2011
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Coffey l l `Mr. John Coffey5290 Highway 90 � 1 3 2011Collettsville,North Carolina 28611 l� OCTRE: Approval to Modify t �jp L.I �vsiN'1,l c�Dam
Caldwell County
CALDW-034-H
Dear Mr. Coffey:
This is in response to your submission dated September 26, 2011 and received on September 28,
2011 of plans, specifications and design data for the modification of the subject dam in compliance
with the Dam Safety Law of 1967. This dam is of high hazard classification. These plans,
specifications and design data were prepared under the supervision of Mr. Donald J. Sipher,PE.
Also, Check No. 584 in the amount of$200.00 serving as the minimum application processing fee
was received on July 26, 2010.
This letter constitutes approval of the proposal to modify the subject dam according to the plans and
specifications received by this Division on September 28;2011 with the following stipulations:
1. Project construction shall be supervised by Mr. Donald J. Sipher, PE. Mr. Donald J. Sipher, PE
shall be responsible for field observation of construction as necessary to ensure compliance with
approved plans.
2. During construction,the Division of Land Resources may require such progress reports as are
deemed necessary.
3. In accordance with GS 143-215.29 and NCAC 15A-2K .0203, .0212, .0215, and .0216,within 30
days of completion of the project,Mr. Donald J. Sipher, PE shall inspect the completed work and
upon finding that the work has.been done as specified and the dam is safe, shall file with the
Division of Land Resources two sets of record drawings and a certificate stating that the work
has been completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications and other requirements.
Geological Survey-Land Quality-Geodetic Survey
Division of Land Resources•1612 Mail Service Center,Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
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Mr. Coffey Coffey Dam
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October 7, 2011
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4. No water shall be-impounded behind the dam until final approval for operation of this dam is
issued by the Division of Land Resources. Also, draining of the lake shall be performed in such
a manner as to preclude off-site sedimentation.
5. An emergency action plan (EAP) and an operation and maintenance (O&M)plan are required for
all high hazard dams. The O&M plan should address routine maintenance, frequency of
inspections by the owner or the owner's representative, and annual operation of the bottom drain
to ensure that it is functional. The EAP submitted for this dam on July 18, 2011 is under separate
review and must be approved prior to issuance of a final Approval to Impound.
6. This approval does not convey the right to access the private property of others. Any required
access to perform the approved work must be secured prior to initiation of construction activities.
7. You must notify the Asheville Regional Engineer, Land Quality Section, 2090 US Highway 70,
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778, [phone] ten days before the start of construction.
The Army Corps of Engineers and the Water Quality Section of this Department should be contacted
to determine if additional permits are required. Also, the erosion and sediment control program
having jurisdiction should be contacted to determine permit requirements. In any case, sediment
must be prevented from entering the waters of the state or flowing onto neighboring property.
Enclosed are a cost certification form and an explanation of the final processing fee calculation. An
additional fee will be required when the cost certification and engineer's certifications are submitted
if the cost for modification of the dam exceeds $10,001.00. The cost certification form must be
completed and returned with the engineer's certification in any event.
Construction of the modifications must begin within one year of the date of this letter or this approval
is void. For assistance you may contact the Asheville Regional Office at(828) 296-4500 or a staff
member of the Dam Safety Program in the Raleigh Central Office at telephone number (919)733-
4574.
Sincerely,
ames D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG,PE Beverly Eaves Perdue,Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman, Secretary
August 16, 2011
Mr. Donald J. Sipher, PE
Froehling & Robertson, Inc II'
1734 Seibel Drive,NE Ll I AUG 23 2011 /
Roanoke, VA 24012-5624
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RE: Coffey Dam
Caldwell County A
State Dam ID: CALDW-034-H..
Dear Mr. Sipher:
A review has been made of the plans, specifications and design data submitted under cover letter
dated July 15, 2011 and received in this office on July 18, 2011 for the repair of the referenced
dam. Prior to issuance of an approval to repair, additional information or revision is requested
for the following items:
1. RCP pipe specifications: Sheet 7 specifies that ASTM C-76 Class III reinforced concrete
pipe is to be used in this project. However, sheet 7 does not specify the type of pipe to be
used such as bell and spigot, tongue.& groove, etc. Watertight seals are not specified.
ASTM C-361 addresses manufacture of the pipe and also the pipe joints including a
confining ring groove for placement of a rubber gasket. ASTM C-443 describes design,
material and performance of a rubber gasket joint only for concrete pipe manufactured in
accordance with ASTM C-14 (non-reinforced pipe), C-76 (reinforced pipe), C-507
(elliptical pipe) and C-478 (manholes). Do you intend to use ASTM C-76 pipe with
ASTM C-361 joint and ASTM C-443 rubber gasket? Please reconcile.
2. Reinforced concrete manhole specifications: Sheet 7 specifies that concrete manholes
conform to ASTM 478 and include a joint sealant that conforms to AASHTCID M-198.
Sheet 5 specifies a joint sealant conforming to ASTM C433-10 which is contradictory to
Sheet 7. Please provide the ASTM C433-10 standard and reconcile contradictory
statements on sheets 5 and 7.
3. Sheet 5, Detail 10, Riser Structure and Junction Box Detail, should provide sufficient
detail to clearly show the water tight connections between the box/structure sections and
between the manhole structures and the primary spillway barrel. Please reconcile. Please
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Mr.`Soher Coffey Dam
Revision Request CALDW-034-H
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provide a cut sheet of the product that will be used specifying the appropriate ASTM
standards to provide an adequate watertight connection.
The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and O&M Manual were also received on July 18, 2011 and
will be reviewed independent from the plans, specifications, and design data. Erosion and
Sediment Control plans will be reviewed by the Asheville Regional Office.
It would greatly aid further application review if a response to each of the above comments were
made in a cover letter submitted with two sets of the revised plans, specifications and design
data.
Please contact this office should you have any question concerning the above items.
Sincerely,
Brad Cole, PE
Assistant State Dam Safety Engineer
Land Quality Section
Cc: Mr..John Coffey, Owner
Ms Janet Boyer, PE, Acting Asheville Regional Engineer
;,.Surface Water Protect�`on Regr.onal_Supervisor `
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Division of Land Resources r
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James D. Simons, PG, PE ( B�"veil`' �` s Perdue Governor
Director and State Geologist — - ee Freeman, Secretary
January 27, 2010
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL-7008 0150 0000 7473 6879
CERTIFIED MAIL-7008 0150 0000 7473 6886
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. John S. Coffey Mrs. Christine E. Coffey
5290 Highway 90 5290 Highway 90
Collettsville, North Carolina 28611 Collettsville, North Carolina 28611
RE: Coffey Dam; CALDW-034
Caldwell County; HIGH Hazard
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Coffey:
The Dam Safety Law of 1967 provides for the certification and inspection of dams in the interest
of public health, safety, and welfare, in order to reduce the risk of failure of dams, to prevent
injuries to persons, damage to downstream property, and to ensure the maintenance of stream
flows.
In October 2005 and January 2008, you received a Notice of Deficiency from this office, which
instructed you to retain the services of a qualified registered engineer or engineering firm outlined
to make a study of the conditions of the dam. A visual inspection of the referenced dam was
conducted again on January 19, 2010, by staff of the Land Quality Section Asheville Regional
Office. The problems with the dam remain and must be corrected.
Again, in order to ensure the safety of this dam, you are directed to retain the services of a
registered professional engineer or an experienced engineering firm to make a study of the
conditions outlined in this letter. Plans and specifications for repair based on the results of the
study must be filed with the Division of Land Resources for approval pursuant to the North
Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 2K - Dam Safety (15A NCAC 2K). Two
copies of this study and plan shall be submitted to this office by March 1, 2010.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
www.enr.state.nc.us One
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Notice of Deficiency
Coffey Dam
January 27, 2010
Page 2 of 2
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is needed for this dam. The EAP must include all downstream
hazards and all local emergency contact information. An EAP shell document can be reviewed at
our website at http://www.dIr.enr.state.nc.us/pages/damsafetyprogram.htm1. Two copies of the
EAP shall be submitted to the Division of Land Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1612, Attn: Mr. Steve McEvoy, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer, and a copy shall be
provided to the local emergency management office.
If positive action is not taken on or before February 19, 2010, your case will be referred for
appropriate enforcement action. Enforcement could include a civil penalty of up to $500.00
per day of violation, and/or issuance of a Dam Safety Order requiring the repair or removal of
this dam, and/or injunctive relief to gain compliance.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact either Wayne Watkins or me
at [phone].
Sincerely,
J net S. Boyer, PE
egional Engineer
cc: Steve McEvoy, P.E., State Dam Safety Engineer
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman, Secretary
July 13, 2010
Mn John Coffey
5290 Highway 90
Collettsville,North Carolina 28611 J U L 6 2010 I
RE: Coffey Dam
Caldwell County WATER QUALITY SECTION
State Dam ID: CALDW-034 ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Dear Mr. Coffey:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your application dated June 30, 2010 for the repair of the
subject dam. The application was received in our office on July 2, 2010.
Applications requiring an approval to repair a dam will be reviewed by this office in the order
they are received, except that existing high hazard potential dams with known safety issues will
be given priority. We endeavor to respond to applications within 60 days of receipt of the
application.
Please contact Ms. Janet Boyer, Regional Engineer, Land Quality Section, 2090 U.S. Highway
70, Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778, telephone number(828) 296-4500, or me at telephone
number [phone] should you have questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Steven M. McEv y; E
State Dam Safe)gineer
Land Quality Section
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cc: Mr. Jerry Cook, PE,Design Engineer
Ms. Janet Boyer,PE, Land Quality Regional Engineer
Surface Water Protection Supervisor....
Filename: CALDW-034 20100713''RECT_Coffey Dam Repair
1612 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 276994612 Telephone [phone] FAX:[phone]
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina,27604-Internet:http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us/pagesllandqualitysection.htmI

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG,PE Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist . ---Dee Freeman,Secretary
July 19, 2010
Mr. Jerry W. Cook, PE
Froehling&Robertson, Inc. Jul 26 2010
2505 Hutchison-McDonald Road
Charlotte,North Carolina 28269
WATER QUALITY SECTION
RE: Coffey Dam ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Caldwell County
State.Dam ID: CALDW-034-H ----
Dear Mr. Cook:
A review has been made of the plans, specifications and design data submitted under cover letter dated
June 30, 2010 and received in this office on July 2,2010 for the repair of the referenced dam. Prior to
issuance of an approval to repair, additional information or revision is requested for the following items:
General:
1. The Coffey Dam has not been through a proper approval process for the construction of the
dam. Note that it is subject to application processing fees per NCAC 15A 2K .0222. Please
send a check for the minimum application processing fee of$200.00. No further review of
this project will be completed without the minimum fee.
2. . Per NCAC 15A 2K .0207, piezometers are required for Class C dams. Please provide with the
design.
3. A detailed site-specific construction sequence is required for the project.
4. Detailed grout installation is needed assure that the existing 12"PVC conduit is adequately
grouted.
5. Where is the source for coffer dam material? The precise location and extent of the coffer dam is not
shown.
6. Erosion and sedimentation control for the project must be provided. Indicate accurate limits of
disturbance, soil stockpile areas, site access points, borrow areas, seeding specifications, and
any proposed erosion control measures, etc.
JUL 23 2010
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512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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Mr. Cook Coffey Da
July 19, 2010 CALDW-034-H
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Storm Water Calculations:
1. Please provide a Table of Contents.
2. On page 34/44 pipe flow and pipe inlet control was not evaluated. The spillway appears to be limited
by inlet control. Please reconcile.
3. Please provide design calculations for energy dissipation below the siphon and primary spillway.
4. An Emergency Action Plan(EAP)and Operations and Maintenance Manual(O&M Manual)
are required for'all"high"hazard,dams such as this one. Please provide these items.
5. A slope stability analysis is required for the dam embankment that demonstrates it meets the
minimum requirements outlined in NCAC 15A 2K .0208.
6. Please provide calculations that show the entrance velocity of the siphon has sufficient open area so
the entrance velocity at maximum discharge does not exceed 2 feet/second is recommended. The trash
rack open area is determined by calculating the total surface area exposed to the reservoir and
deducting the area of each trash rack member that blocks flow into the trash rack.
Specifications:
1. Please provide a Table of Contents.
2. Please read all specifications and correct errors. Include all items used within this project in the
specifications.
3. Please provide specifications for earthwork to include no less than: definition of suitable backfill
material, subgrade preparation, lift placement, required compaction, frequency of compaction testing
and soil material moisture content. Note that material testing should be by direct contract with owner.
Drawings:
General
1. To reduce the potential for confusion, all plan, profile and cross-section drawings should be
drawn to a standard engineering scale and fully dimensioned. Please reconcile.
2. Please provide a detail of the primary, drainage, and siphon outlets. Will there be a headwall?
3. Please provide a reservoir plan sheet showing all property owners of the dam and areas covered by the
reservoir.
4. Please place a note on plans providing for ground cover on all exposed areas within 21 calendar days
of completion of any phase of grading and permanent ground cover on all disturbed areas within 15
working days or 90 calendar days (whichever is shorter) following.completion of construction.

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5. Filter diaphragms for the conduits are not.properly designed. For all filter diaphragms please refer to
Part 628, Chapter 45 of the NRCS National Engineering Handbook for proper design of the filter
diaphragms. Please reconcile.
6. Throughout plan sheets please consistently denote graded stone and sand by proper notation, such as
ASTM C-33 sand, or NCDOT#57,etc.
7. Please provide plan view and cross sectional views of proposed excavations.
Sheet 1
1. Please provide the State Dam ID and hazard classification.
2. Please provide phone number for design engineer and owner.
Sheet 4
1. The emergency spillway is shown to be at elevation 1264. All plan sheet details and calculations show
the emergency spillway at 1263. Please reconcile.
2. The top of dam is shown to be at elevation 1268. Elsewhere the top of dam is shown as 1267. Please
reconcile.
3. Please provide properly designed energy dissipation at the outlet end of proposed siphon and primary
spillway.
4. The"concrete block"shown on the siphon on sheets 4 and 5 is not shown on the siphon detail. Please
reconcile. Please properly dimension the concrete block when adding to the siphon detail.
5. The siphon on sheets 4 and 5 show a 4" inline valve to be used on a 6"pipe. Please reconcile.
6. Please indicate where AWWA C900 and DIP are to be used on the siphon.
7. Please be precise in showing the location and dimensions of the GRAVEL AND ROCK BUTTRESS.
Sheet 5
1. Please be precise in showing the location and proper scale of the SAND FILTERS on all conduits.
.2. Please show excavation limits for all work.
Sheet 6
1. References to details on other sheets are not correct. Please reconcile.
2. Please label side slopes on rock buttress.

Mr. Cook Coffey Da
July 19, 2010 CALDW-034-H
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3. Dimensions of the OLD 12"PVC FILTER DETAIL are not consistent with the filter dimensions on
CROSS SECTION A-A. Please reconcile.
4. In OLD 12"PVC FILTER DETAIL 3/8"holes are not acceptable for ASTM C-33 sand. Please
reconcile.
5. Please explain why the ASTM C-33 sand is wrapped in "MARIFI-1100" (please correct spelling).
6. In CROSS SECTION A-A the JUNCTION BOX top and bottom elevations are not accurate per
JUNCTION BOX PRIMARY SPILLWAY detail on Sheet 7. Please reconcile.
7. In detail CROSS SECTION A-A the riser is shown to be level with the proposed embankment. Please
provide a minimum clearance of 1' from the edge of the riser and trash rack, whichever is closest to
the bottom or slope of the dam embankment.
8. In CROSS SECTION A-A,the core dimensions are inaccurate according to UPSTREAM SIDE NEW
CORE DETAIL on Sheet 9.
9. In 6"DIA. SIPHON—CROSS SECTION the upstream pipe does not appear that is will run along the
3:1 slope with a 45 degree elbow. Please reconcile.
10. The 6"DIA. SIPHON—CROSS SECTION and 6" SIPHON PLAN VIEW appear to show the same
view. Please reconcile.
11. In NOTES: #2 please specify the dimensions of the JUNCTION BOX to be used.
12. Please provide an appropriate anti-thrust block for the siphon.
13. Please explain what is known about the bottom conditions of the proposed core placement that will
rectify the foundation problems indicated in the July 2, 2008 letter to the owner.
14. Please show that the bearing capacity of the soil fill beneath the riser will support the weight of the
riser under dry and wet conditions.
15. Please show pipe joints for safe movement due to settling of the barrel. Include one joint within 5' of
the junction of the barrel and riser. Please provide an articulated cradle.
Sheet 7
1. In JUNCTION BOX PRIMARY SPILLWAY the dimensions are incorrect. Please reconcile.
2. Please explain why the JUNCTION BOX is being used in lieu of a DI or C900 fitting or joint. Will
the hydraulic grade line be above the top of the box elevation during the design storm? .
3. The JUNCTION BOX PRIMARY SPILLWAY detail does not show the downstream pipe at an
accurate angle of descent. Please reconcile.
4. In SAND FILTER DETAILS please reference top of dam.
5. Please provide an articulated cradle.
6. In SAND FILTER DETAILS please indicate what side slopes will be used for excavation limits.
.7. In SAND FILTER DETAILS please show the perforated and solid collection conduits.

Cook Coffey Dam
July 19, 2010 CALDW-034-H
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8. In NOTE: sand should be compacted in 4" lifts using a vibratory skid tamp.
9. Detail RISER FLOW FOR COFFEY DAM does not agree with.calculations on page 34/44 in
calculations.
Sheet 8
1. In SAND FILTER DETAIL please check given dimensions. Please provide all dimensions.
2. In NOTE: sand should be compacted in 4"lifts using a vibratory skid tamp.
3. In NOTE: '/4"holes in the 4"conduit is too large for ASTM C-33 sand. Please reconcile.
4. Please show where the sand filter is located. No other sheets in this submittal indicate a specified
location.
Sheet 9
1. Two trash racks are provided for the siphon trash rack, one on Sheet 8 and one on Sheet 13, please use
on siphon trash rack detail.
2. .In TRASH RACK DETAIL why does the trash rack appear to have an open end on FRONT VIEW?
3. In the detail EMERGENCY SPILLWAY RIP RAP SECTION the minimum depth ofNCDOT#57
stone should be no less than 6". The minimum depth of NCDOT Class 2 rip rap should be no less
than 35". Please reconcile.
4. In SIPHON STEM DETAIL a 22.5 degree bend is shown, while on Sheet 6 it is shown as a 45 degree
bend. Please reconcile.
5. In SIPHON OUTLET AT TOE WITH RIP-RAP APRON detail a 45 degree bend is shown, while on
Sheet 6 it is shown as a 22.5 degree bend. Please reconcile
6. In SIPHON OUTLET AT TOE WITH RIP-RAP APRON detail please specify the class of rip rap
used and provide full dimensions of the rip rap apron.
7. Please provide a plan view of SIPHON OUTLET AT TOE WITH RIP-RAP APRON.
Sheet 10
1. Please clearly show what testing schedule will be required during repair of the dam.
2. In TABLE 3 it appears that Embankment Shell Fill and Embankment Core Fill testing will be required
(denote by the star next to the row),tests should be no less than 1 test per lift per 5,000 square feet of
fill. Please revise accordingly.
Sheet 11
1. Please show all dimensions of ROCK BUTRESS SECTION.

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July 19, 2010 CALDW-034-H
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2. Please show profile and cross section at the precise location of the coffer dam.
3. Please check dimensions of coffer dam.
4. What material will the coffer dam be constructed with? What density shall the coffer dam be
compacted to? How,will the coffer dam be non-erodible?
Sheet 12
1. Please specify which riser will be used.
2. Please provide a drawn detail of the PRECAST MANHOLE RISER. It is difficult to read with the
manual corrections to the manufacturers drawing.
3. Please provide a detail and specification for the"O"ring joint.
4. Please provide a detail for the connection of the trash rack to the riser.
5. In CONCRETE PIPE RISER WITH POURED CONCRETE FOOTING please show steel
reinforcement detail within the concrete.
Sheet 13
1. Please show an accurate topographical map to at least the location of the house downstream.
It would greatly aid further application review if a response to each of the above comments were made in a
cover letter submitted with two sets of the revised plans, specifications and design data.
Please contact this office should you have any questions concerning the above items.
Sincerely,
Brad Cole, PE
Assistant Dam Safety Engineer
ABC/
cc: Mr. John Coffey, Owner
_Ms. Janet Boyer, PE
-_Surface Water Protection l-_RegionaSupervisor_Sb
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue,Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman,Secretary
April 1, 2011 �-
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Mr. Donald J. Sipher, PE ��0 2
Froehling & Robertson, Inc
1734 Seibel Drive, NE APR 11 2011
Roanoke, VA 24012-5624
WATER QUALITY SECTION
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RE: Coffey Dam
Caldwell County
State Dam ID: CALDW-034-H
Dear Mr. Sipher:
A review has been made of the revised plans, specifications and design data dated February 22, 2011,
received by this office on February 23, 2011 for the repair of the referenced dam. The submittal was
in response to a revision request dated July 19, 2010. Prior to issuance of an approval to repair,
additional information or revision is requested for the following items. The July 19, 2011 letter
format is used as basis for this second revision request:
General:
1. The Coffey Dam has not been through a proper approval process for the construction of
the dam. Note that it is subject to application processing fees per NCAC 15A 2K .0222.
Please send a check for the minimum application processing fee of$200.00. No further
review of this project will be completed without the minimum fee. RESOLVED, no
further response on this comment required.
2. Per NCAC 15A 2K .0207, piezometers are required for Class C dams. Please provide with the
design. UNRESOLVED. Please provide piezometers.
3. A detailed site-specific construction sequence is required for the project. PARTIALLY
RESOLVED. The construction entrance and temporary stockpile is not shown on the plan
sheets per the recommended construction sequence. Please reconcile.
4. Detailed grout installation is needed assure that the existing 12" PVC conduit is,
adequately grouted. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
5. Where is the source for coffer dam waterial? The precise location and extent of the coffer
dam is not shown. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
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6. Erosion and sedimentation control for the project must be provided. Indicate accurate
limits of disturbance, soil stockpile areas, site access points, borrow areas, seeding
specifications, and any proposed erosion control measures, etc. PARTIALLY
RESOLVED. Erosion and Sediment control (E&SC) appears to be inadequate for
this project. Once an access road from-Rainbow's End Lane,soil stockpile areas,
adequate staging area(s), on-site waste area, designated on-site borrow area, access
to and from the dam to borrow pit, and proper S&EC devices are provided, the area
will be in excess of one acre. The S&EC plan will be permitted through the Asheville
Regional Office(ARO) or delegated local program. Further comment on S&EC will
be deferred to the ARO.
Storm Water Calculations:
1. Please provide a Table of Contents: RESOLVED, no further response on this comment
required.
2. On page 34/44 pipe flow and pipe inlet control was not evaluated. The spillway appears to be
limited by inlet control. Please reconcile. UNRESOLVED. Calculations for the primary
spillway conduit could not be located in the most recent submittal.
3. Please provide design calculations for energy dissipation below the siphon and primary spillway.
PARTIALLY RESOLVED. Energy dissipation calculations could not be located for the
primary spillway conduit. Calculations,titled "Exit Channel", for the siphon show
calculations for a 6" pipe, not a 4" pipe which is proposed to be installed. Please reconcile.
4. An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Operations and Maintenance Manual (O&M
Manual) are required for all high hazard dams such as this one. Please provide these
items. UNRESOLVED. Please provide EAP and O&M manual prior to Final
Approval. The O&M manual must address proper operation of the siphon and
instruction on operation of the siphon to achieve a drawdown of 1 foot per day.
5. A slope stability analysis is required for the dam embankment that demonstrates it meets
the minimum requirements outlined in NCAC 15A 2K .0208. UNRESOLVED. Please
provide slope stability analysis per NCAC 15A 2K.0208.
6. Please provide calculations that show the entrance velocity of the siphon has sufficient open area
so the entrance velocity at maximum discharge does not exceed 2 feet/second is recommended.
The trash rack open area is determined by calculating the total surface area exposed to the
reservoir and deducting the area of each trash rack member that blocks flow into the trash rack.
UNRESOLVED. Please review "Pipe Size and Velocity" calculations and correct errors.
Specifications:
1, Please provide a Table of Contents. UNRESOLVED. Please provide a table of contents if a
manual of specifications is submitted, otherwise it should be clear on the plan sheet(s) the
location of each section.

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2. Please read all specifications and correct errors. Include all items used within this project in the
specifications. PARTIALLY RESOLVED. Please review specifications and include all items
used in this project..
3. Please provide specifications for earthwork to include no less than: definition of suitable backfill
material, subgrade preparation, lift placement, required compaction, frequency of compaction
testing and soil material moisture content. Note that material testing should be by direct contract
with owner. PARTIALLY RESOLVED. Suitable backfill material should be designated
using the Unified Soils Classification System. Some instruction on plan sheets designates
that fill material excavated from the dam should be used as the backfill material while it is
clear that.unsuitable soils were used in the construction of this dam. Please review soil
material moisture content specifications on the plan sheets and remain consistent with the
moisture specification throughout. Specifications should designate how much compacted fill
must be above conduit prior to use of heavy equipment.
Drawings:
General
1. To reduce the potential for confusion, all plan, profile and cross-section drawings should
be drawn to a standard engineering scale and fully dimensioned. Please reconcile.
RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
2. Please provide a detail of the primary, drainage, and siphon outlets. Will there be a headwall?
UNRESOLVED. Please reconcile.
3. Please provide a reservoir plan sheet showing all property owners of the dam and areas covered
by the reservoir. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
4. Please place a note on plans providing for ground cover on all exposed areas within 21 calendar
days of completion of any phase of grading and permanent ground cover on all disturbed areas
within 15 working days or 90 calendar days (whichever is shorter) following completion of
construction. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
5. Filter diaphragms for the conduits are not properly designed. For all filter diaphragms please refer
to Part 628, Chapter 45 of the NRCS National Engineering Handbook for proper design of the
filter diaphragms. Please reconcile. PARTIALLY RESOLVED. Please show complete
dimensions for the TRANSVERSE SAND FILTER.
6. Throughout plan sheets please consistently denote graded stone and sand by proper notation, such
as ASTM C-33 sand, or NCDOT#57, etc. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment
required.
7. Please provide plan view and cross sectional views of proposed excavations. UNRESOLVED.
Please reconcile.

Mr. Sipher Coffey
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Sheet 1
1. Please provide the State Dam ID and hazard classification. RESOLVED, no further response
on this comment required.
2. Please provide phone number for design engineer and owner. RESOLVED, no further
response on this comment required.
Sheet 4
1. The emergency spillway is shown to be at elevation 1264. All plan sheet details and calculations
show the emergency spillway at..1263. Please reconcile. RESOLVED, no further response on
this comment required.
2. The top of dam is shown-to be at elevation 1268. Elsewhere the top of dam is shown as 1267.
Please reconcile. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
3. Please provide properly designed energy dissipation at the outlet end of proposed siphon and
primary spillway. PARTIALLY RESOLVED. Please see#3 under Storm Water
Calculations.
4. The"concrete block" shown on the siphon on sheets 4 and 5 is not shown on the siphon detail.
Please reconcile. Please properly dimension the concrete block when adding to the siphon detail.
RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
5.' The siphon on sheets 4 and 5 show a 4" inline valve to be used on a 6"pipe. Please reconcile.
RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required
6. Please indicate where AWWA C900 and DIP are to be used on the siphon. UNRESOLVED.
DIP must be used when the conduit is exposed to sunlight (Now located on Sheet 5). Please
reconcile.
7. Please be precise in showing the location and dimensions of the GRAVEL AND ROCK
BUTTRESS.RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
Sheet 5
1. Please be precise in showing the location and proper scale of the SAND FILTERS on all conduits.
RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
2. Please show excavation limits for all work. UNRESOLVED. (Now located on Sheet 3) Please
reconcile.
Sheet 6
1. References to details on other sheets are not correct. Please reconcile. RESOLVED, no further
response on this comment required.

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2. Please label side slopes on rock buttress. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment
required.
3. Dimensions of the OLD 12" PVC FILTER DETAIL are not consistent with the filter dimensions
on CROSS SECTION A-A. Please reconcile. RESOLVED, no further response on this
comment required.
4. In OLD 12" PVC FILTER DETAIL'3/8" holes are not acceptable for ASTM C-33 sand. Please
reconcile. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
5. Please explain why the ASTM C-33 sand is wrapped in "MARIFI-1100" (please correct spelling).
RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
6. In CROSS SECTION A-A the JUNCTION BOX top and bottom elevations are not accurate per
JUNCTION BOX PRIMARY SPILLWAY detail on Sheet 7. Please reconcile. RESOLVED, no
further response odihis comment required.
7. In detail CROSS SECTION A-A the riser is shown to be level with the proposed embankment.
Please provide a minimum clearance of 1 from the.edge of the riser.and trash rack, whichever is
closest to the bottom or slope of the dam embankment. UNRESOLVED. Please provide a
minimum clearance of 1'_from the edge of the riser and trash rack_,whichever is closest to
the bottom or slope of the dam embankment.
8. In CROSS SECTION A-A, the core dimensions are inaccurate according to UPSTREAM SIDE
NEW CORE DETAIL on Sheet 9. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment
required.
9. In 6" DIA. SIPHON—CROSS SECTION the upstream pipe does not appear that is will run along
the 3:1 slope with a 45 degree elbow. Please reconcile. RESOLVED, no further response on
this comment required.
10. The 6" DIA. SIPHON—CROSS SECTION and 6" SIPHON PLAN VIEW appear to show the
same view. Please reconcile. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
11. In NOTES: #2 please specify the dimensions of the JUNCTION BOX to be used. RESOLVED,
no further response on this comment required.
12. Please provide an appropriate anti-thrust block for the siphon. UNRESOLVED. Please provide
detail of the anti-thrust block(s) and proper locations.
13. Please explain what is known about the bottom conditions of the proposed core placement that
will rectify the foundation problems indicated in the July 2, 2008 letter to the owner.
UNRESOLVED. Please reconcile.
14. Please show that the bearing capacity of the soil fill beneath the riser will support the weight of
the riser under dry and wet conditions. UNRESOLVED. Please reconcile.
15. Please show pipe joints for safe movement due to settling of the barrel. Include one joint within 5'
of the junction of the barrel and riser. Please provide an articulated cradle. UNRESOLVED.
Please reconcile.

Mr. Sipher Coffey
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Sheet 7
1. In JUNCTION BOX PRIMARY SPILLWAY the dimensions are incorrect. Please reconcile.
RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
2. Please explain why the JUNCTION BOX is being used in lieu of a DI or C900 fitting or joint.
Will the hydraulic grade line be above the top of the box elevation during the design storm?
PARTIALLY RESOLVED. Please provide the hydraulic grade line for the primary
spillway.
3. The JUNCTION BOX PRIMARY SPILLWAY detail does not show the downstream pipe at an
accurate angle of descent. Please reconcile. RESOLVED, no further response on this
comment required.
4. In SAND FILTER DETAIL'S please reference top of dam. PARTIALLY RESOLVED. (Now
Sheet 3) Please see comment#5 under Drawings: /General.
5. Please provide an articulated cradle. UNRESOLVED. Please provide cradle joints coinciding
with the pipe joints to achieve an articulated cradle. Please provide articulating joint detail.
6. In SAND FILTER DETAILS please.indicate what side slopes will be used for excavation limits.
UNRESOLVED. (Now located on Sheet 5) Please reconcile.
7. In SAND FILTER DETAILS please show the perforated and solid collection conduits.
RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
8. In NOTE: sand should be compacted in 4" lifts using a vibratory skid tamp. RESOLVED, no
further response on this comment required.
9. Detail RISER FLOW FOR COFFEY DAM does not agree with calculations on page 34/44 in
calculations. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
Sheet 8
1. In SAND FILTER DETAIL please check given dimensions. Please provide all dimensions.
PARTIALLY RESOLVED. (Now located on Sheet 5) Please see comment#5 under
Drawings: /General.
2. In NOTE: sand should be compacted in 4" lifts using a vibratory skid tamp. RESOLVED, no
further response on this comment required.
3. In NOTE: 114" holes in the 4" conduit is too large for ASTM C-33 sand. Please reconcile.
UNRESOLVED. (Now located on Sheet 5) Perforations in the sand filter conduits are not
specified. Please reconcile.
4. Please show where the sand filter is located.No other sheets in this submittal indicate a specified
location. UNRESOLVED. (Now located on Sheet 5)Please indicate a precise location of the
filter diaphragms, such as station number, along the primary and existing conduits.

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Sheet 9
1. Two trash racks are provided for the siphon trash rack, one on Sheet 8 and one on Sheet 13,
please use on siphon trash rack detail. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment
required.
2. In TRASH RACK DETAIL why does the trash rack appear to have an open end on FRONT
VIEW? RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
3. In the detail EMERGENCY SPILLWAY RIP RAP SECTION the minimum depth ofNCDOT
#57 stone should be no less than 6". The minimum depth of NCDOT Class 2 rip rap should be no
less than 35". Please reconcile. PARTIALLY RESOLVED. (Now located on Sheet 5)Please
provide a smaller stone size than Class A for the be Please provide shear stress
calculations to show that Class I Stone is adequate.
4. In SIPHON STEM DETAIL a 22.5 degree.bend is shown, while on Sheet 6 it is shown as a 45
degree bend. Please reconcile. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
5. In SIPHON OUTLET AT TOE WITH RIP-RAP APRON detail a 45 degree bend is shown, while
on Sheet 6 it is shown as a 22.5 degree bend. Please reconcile. RESOLVED, no further
response on this comment required.
6. In SIPHON OUTLET AT TOE WITH RIP-RAP APRON detail please specify the class of rip rap
used and provide full dimensions of the rip rap apron. UNRESOLVED. (Now located on Sheet
5 in SIPHON CROSS-SECTION detail) Please provide full dimensions of the rip-rap apron.
Class 1 rip-rap should be placed at a minimum depth of 25". It may be clear by providing.
a fully dimensioned detail, both plan and cross sectional, of the entire rip-rap apron below
the siphon and primary spillway outlets.
7. Please provide a plan view of SIPHON OUTLET AT TOE WITH RIP-RAP APRON.
UNRESOLVED. (Now located on Sheet 5 in SIPHON CROSS-SECTION detail) Please
reconcile.
Sheet 10
1. Please clearly show what testing schedule will be required during repair of the dam.
RESOLVED, no further response on this comment required.
2. In TABLE 3 it appears that Embankment Shell Fill and Embankment Core Fill testing will be
required (denote by the star next to the row),tests should be no less than 1 test per lift per 5,000
square feet of fill. Please revise accordingly. RESOLVED., no further response on this
comment required.
Sheet 11 -
1. Please show all dimensions of ROCK BUTRESS SECTION. RESOLVED, no further response
on this comment required.

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2. Please show profile and cross-section at the precise location of the cofferdam. RESOLVED, no
further response on this comment required.
3. Please check dimensions of coffer dam. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment
required.
4. What material will the coffer dam be constructed with? What density shall the coffer dam be
compacted to? How will the coffer dam be non-erodible? RESOLVED, no further response on
this comment required.
Sheet 12
1. Please specify which riser-will be used. RESOLVED, no further response on this comment
required.
2. Please provide a drawn detail of the PRECAST MANHOLE RISER. It is difficult to read with the
manual corrections to the manufacturers drawing. UNRESOLVED. Please provide details for
the riser and junction boxes.
3. Please provide a detail and specification for the "O" ring joint. UNRESOLVED. Please provide
watertight seals for the riser and junction boxes.
4. Please provide a detail for the connection of the trash rack to the riser. UNRESOLVED. Please
reconcile.
5. In CONCRETE PIPE RISER WITH POURED CONCRETE FOOTING please show steel
reinforcement detail within the concrete. PARTIALLY RESOLVED. It is unclear if a footing
or anti-flotation block is provided. Please reconcile.
Sheet 13
1. Please show an accurate topographical map to at least the location of the house downstream.
UNRESOLVED. Please reconcile.
Additional Comments:
General:
1. For future submittals, please provide complete plans, specifications, and calculations. Please do
not omit important documentation such as complete hydrological and hydraulic analyses,
geotechnical reports, etc. When.thos-e items are omitted, they are assumed to be withdrawn and
are no longer considered to be t part of the submittal.

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Storm Water Calculations:
1.. Please provide anti-flotation calculations for the riser structure and junction boxes, if located
within the phreatic zone.
2. Please provide drawdown calculations per NCAC 15A 2K .0206.
3. Please evaluate the control section of the emergency spillway as a weir. Compare the Manning's
flow with the weir flow and use the lower of the two to evaluate the spillway system.
Specifications:
1. Generally, the specifications provided are incomplete. All materials, methods, and quality control
should be included within specifications.
2. The EARTHWORK specification should also specify testing of"or once per lift"., "Satisfactory
soil material" should be defined by the Unified Soil Classification System.
Drawings:
Sheet 3
1. Please show excavation limits. Side slopes on excavated areas should be no less than 2:1 to
assure proper compaction along the cut.
2. A drainage conduit is not shown.in the plan view while it is shown in the detail. Please reconcile.
Sheet 5
1. On the GRADED SAND FILTER and TRANSVERSE SAND FILTER details, please detail the
stone wrapped in Mirafi filter fabric. A collection system similar to the TRANSVERSE SAND
FILTER should be used in the 12" PVC diaphragm.
2. Please provide details of rodent guards for the sand filter drainage conduits and siphon conduit.
3. Please show thrust block detail at locations indicated on the SIPHON CROSS-SECTION detail.
4. Please show detail and provide specifications for the wedge valves noted in the SIPHON CROSS-
SECTION detail.
5. In the SIPHON CROSS-SECTION detail, please provide ductile iron pipe where pipe is exposed
to daylight.
6. A concrete cradle is not necessary for flexible conduits, such as the C-900 plastic pipe.
7. In GENERAL SIPHON NOTES, backfill material should be acceptable soil as identified by the
Unified Soil Classification System. As indicated by the borings in 2008, the material presently in
the dam is unacceptable.

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8. Please show what materials will be used and spacing for the reinforcement of the concrete cradle.
Sheet 6
1. The sand filter discharge pipe for the 12" pipe is not shown.
2. The drain line for the primary conduit is shown at a different elevation on Sheet 3.
Sheet 8
1. Please update the silt fence detail to current standards per the Erosion and Sediment Control
Planning and Design Manual.
It would greatly aid further application review if a response to each of the above comments were
made in a cover letter submitted with two sets of the revised plans, specifications and design data.
Please note that depending upon the-response received, the additional information or revisions
requested may not be all that is required for,application approval. Any pertinent additional design
information should be provided by the engineer with the revised submittal.
Please contact this office should you have any questions concerning the above items.
Sincerely,
Brad Cole, PE
Assistant State Dam Safety Engineer
Cc: Mr. John Coffey, Owner
Ms. Janet Boyer, PE, Acting Asheville Regional Engineer
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James D, Simons, PG, PE -Beverly EaVes Perdue,—Governor
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March 10, 2010
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL-7008 0150 0000 7474 0029
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Gunpowder Development Corporation
Attn: Odell White
P. O. Box 570
Granite Falls, NC 28630
RE: Old Mill Lake Dam, State ID No. CALDW-024
Hazard Potential: High; Caldwell County
Dear Mr. White:
The Dam Safety Law of 1967 provides for the certification and inspection of dams in the interest
of public health, safety, and welfare, in order to reduce the risk of failure of dams, to prevent
injuries to persons, damage to downstream property, and to ensure the maintenance of stream
flows.
A visual inspection of the referenced dam was conducted on March 3, 2010 by staff of the Land
Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, and as indicated in the Notice of
Deficiencies dated December 3, 2007 and January 24, 2009 the following conditions were noted:
1 . Significant concrete deterioration was observed over most of the downstream face of the
dam and buttresses.
2. Undercutting has occurred in lower portions of the spillway bays and increased seepage
was noted.
3. Bay five (5) concrete energy dissipater has broken away from the dam.
4. The concrete deterioration could cause dam failure due to the extent and location on the
buttress areas.
These conditions appear serious and justify further engineering study to determine appropriate
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remedial measures. In the event of a dam failure, human life and significant property would be
endangered because of the downstream location of the waste water treatment facility, houses and
roads.
As stated in our last Notice of Deficiency dated February 24, 2009 we reiterate the following.
According to your letter dated February 2, 2007, you have retained the services of a registered
professional engineer or an experienced engineering firm to make a study of the conditions
outlined in this letter and the previous letter. As outlined in your letter, Task Nos. 1 through 7
should have been completed by now. Task No. 8, which includes construction plans and
specifications for remediation, should have been submitted to the State Dam Safety Engineer by
January 1, 2008, and Task No. 9, which is dam remediation, should have been completed by
Spring 2008. To our knowledge none of said task items have been completed.
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is needed for this dam. The EAP must include all downstream
hazards and all local emergency contact information. An EAP shell document can be reviewed at
our website at http://www.dIr.enr.state.nc.us/pages/damsafetyprogram.htm1. Two copies of the
EAP shall be submitted to the Division of Land Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1612, Attn: Mr. Steve McEvoy, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer, and a copy shall be
provided to the local emergency management office.
Please contact us at 828-296-4500 to advise us of your intended action in this matter. If we do
not receive notification on or before April 23, 2010, we shall present the case information for
appropriate enforcement action. Enforcement action could include a civil penalty of up to$500.00
per day of violation, and/or issuance of a Dam Safety Order requiring the repair or removal of this
dam, and/or injunctive relief to gain compliance.
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Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman, Secretary _
March 2. 2010
Mr. Mark L. Warren
Director of Property and Insurance
Girl Scouts Carolina Peaks to Piedmont, Inc.
250 S. New Hope Road
Gastonia.North Carolina 28054
RE: Ginger Cascades Lake Dam
Caldwell County
State Dam ID: CALDW-017
Dear Mr. Warren:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your Emergency Action Plan (EAP) dated February 22, 2010 for the
subject dam. The EAP was received in our office on February 24, 2010.
Emergency Action Plans Applications will be reviewed by this office in the order they are received,
except that existing high hazard potential dams with known safety problems will be prioritized. We
endeavor to respond to applications within 60 days of receipt of the application. _
Please contact Ms. Janet Boyer,Regional Engineer, Land Quality Section. 2090 U.S.Highway 70,
Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778, telephone number(828) 296-4500, or me at telephone number(919)
733-4574 should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely.
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Steven M. McEvoy,P _
State Dam Safety Engi er
Land Quality Section
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James D. Simons, PG, PE -Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor„ k.
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman, Secretary
February 23, 2010
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL-7008 0150 0000 7473 7364
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
William E. Clement, .Et Al
PO Box 14
Hudson, NC 28638
RE: Clement Dam, State ID No. CALDW-010
Hazard Potential: High; Caldwell County
Dear William E. Clement, Et Al:
The Dam Safety Law of 1967 provides for the certification and inspection of dams in the interest
of public health, safety, and welfare, in order to reduce the risk of failure of dams, to prevent
injuries to persons, damage to downstream property, and to ensure the maintenance of stream
flows.
A visual inspection of the referenced dam was conducted on February 16, 2010, by staff of the
Land Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following conditions
were noted:
• There is no visible riser pipe indicating that the riser pipe has broken off and fallen into
the impoundment area.
These conditions appear serious and justify further engineering study to determine appropriate
remedial measures to repair or breach the dam. In the event of a dam failure, human life and
significant property would be endangered because of the downstream location of NC Highway 90.
In order to ensure the safety of this dam, you are directed to retain the services of a registered
professional engineer or an experienced engineering firm to make a study of the conditions
outlined in this letter. Plans and specifications for repair or breach based on the results of the
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February 23, 2010
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study must be filed with the Division of Land Resources for approval pursuant to the North
Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 2K - Dam Safety (15A NCAC 2K). Two
copies of this study and plan shall be submitted by May 31, 2010 to: Division of Land Resources,
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612, Attn: Mr. Steve McEvoy, PE, State Dam
Safety Engineer.
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is needed for this dam. The EAP must include all downstream
hazards and all local emergency contact information. An EAP shell document can be reviewed at .
our website at http://www.dIr.enr.state.nc.us/pages/damsafetyprogram.htm1. Two copies of the
EAP shall be submitted to the Division of Land Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1612, Attn: Mr. Steve McEvoy, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer, and a copy shall be
provided to the local emergency management office.
Please contact us at [phone] to advise us of your intended action in this matter. If we do
not receive notification on or before May 31, 2010, we shall present the case information for
appropriate enforcement action. Enforcement action could include a civil penalty of up to $500.00
per day of violation, and/or issuance of a Dam Safety Order requiring the repair or removal of this
dam, and/or injunctive relief to gain compliance.
Sincerely,
I
Ja et S. Boyer, PE
e ional Engineer
cc: Steve McEvoy, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist 4 . , Dee Freeman, Secretary
April 21, 2009
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY hrh� L
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CERTIFIED MAIL-7008 0150 0000 7473 9108 9
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTEDun,LITY SECTnry
EVIL_LE_RFi__JONAL OFFICE
William E. Clement, Et Al
PO Box 14
Hudson, NC 28638
RE: Clement Dam, State ID No. CALDW-010
Hazard Potential: High; Caldwell County
Dear William E. Clement, Et Al:
The Dam Safety Law of 1967 provides for the certification and inspection of dams in the interest of public
health, safety, and welfare, in order to reduce the risk of failure of dams, to prevent injuries to persons,
damage to downstream property, and to ensure the maintenance of stream flows.
A visual inspection of the referenced dam was conducted on March 9, 2009, by staff of the Land Quality
Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following conditions were noted:
• There is no visible riser pipe indicating that the riser pipe has broken off and fallen below the
water surface.
These conditions appear serious and justify further engineering study to determine appropriate remedial
measures. In the event of a dam failure, human life and significant property would be endangered because
of the downstream location of NC Highway 90.
In order to ensure the safety of this dam, you are directed to retain the services of a registered professional
engineer or an experienced engineering firm to make a study of the conditions outlined in this letter. Plans
and specifications for repair based on the results of the study must be filed with the Division of Land
Resources for approval pursuant to the North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 2K -
Dam Safety (15A NCAC 2K). Two copies of this study and plan shall be submitted by June 15, 2009 to:
Division of Land Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612,Attn: Mr. Steve McEvoy,
PE, State Dam Safety Engineer.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Notice of Deficiency
Clement Dam CALDW-010
April 21, 2009
Page 2 of 2
In addition to the above, the following remedial actions, not requiring design or approval, should be
completed by June 15, 2009. These items include the following:
• Trees and bushes are growing on the dam. This type of growth can cause problems and even
failure of the dam by creating holes vvhen trees are uprooted due to wind or ice; by leaving possible
seepage holes when trees die and their roots decay; and by causing erosion of the dam around this
growth if the dam should overtop. Therefore, we recommend that this type of growth be removed
and a good stand of grass cover be established on the dam. Any growth less than six inches in
diameter must be cut and removed. Any growth over six inches in diameter must also have the root
system-excavated and the excavated area be refilled and compacted with a suitable soil material
under the supervision of an engineer.
• The emergency spillway should be cleared of brush and trees. This type of growth restricts the
capacity of the spillway and could cause the dam to overtop in heavy rains. You need to establish
and maintain a grass cover in the spillway.
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is needed for this dam. The EAP must include all downstream hazards
and all local emergency contact information. An EAP shell document can be reviewed at our website at
http://www dIr enr state nc us/pages/damsafetVprogram.html. Two copies of the EAP shall be submitted to
the Division of Land Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612, Attn: Mr. Steve
McEvoy, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer, and a copy shall be provided to the local emergency management
office.
Please contact us at 828-296-4500 to advise us of your intended action in this matter. If we do not receive
notification on or before June 15, 2009,we shall present the case information for appropriate enforcement
action. Enforcement action could include a civil penalty of up to $500.00 per day of violation, and/or
issuance of a Dam Safety Order requiring the repair or removal of this dam, and/or injunctive relief to gain
compliance.
Sincerely,
JJene�t ,& Boyer, PE
egional Engineer
cc: Steve McEvoy, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer
'Roger Edwards, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Res -aXc sQu— ALI—CTION
Division of Land Resources ASHEVILLE REGIONAL CFFICE
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman,Secretary
March 16, 2009
Mr. Charles Beck
Director of Public Works
City of Lenoir
PO Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
RE: Broyhill Walking Park Dam
Caldwell County
State Dam ID: CALDW-031
Dear Mr. Beck:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your Emergency Action Plan(EAP) dated March 9,2009 for
the subject dam. The application was received in our office on March 12, 2009.
Emergency Action Plan(EAP) applications will be reviewed by this office in the order they are
received, except that existing high hazard potential dams with known safety problems will be
prioritized. We endeavor to respond to applications within 60 days of receipt of the application.
Please contact Ms. Janet Boyer, Regional Engineer, Land Quality Section, 2090 U.S.Highway
70, Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778, telephone number(828) 296-4500, or me at telephone
number(919) 733-4574 should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincer ly,
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State Dam Safety En�i e r ---- -
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Ms. Tami V. Idol EI Assistant State Dam Safety Engineer
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor Dee Freeman, Secretary
James D. Simons, PG, PE, Director and State Geologist Janet S. Boyer, PE,Regional Engineer
February 24, 2009
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL-7005 0390 0001 3531 3055
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Odell White
Gunpowder Development Corporation
PO Box 570
Granite Falls, NC 28630
RE: Old Mill Lake Dam
CALDW-024-H
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. White:
The Dam Safety Law of 1967 provides for the certification and inspection of dams in the interest
of public health, safety, and welfare, in order to reduce the risk of failure of dams, to prevent
injuries to persons, damage to downstream property, and to ensure the maintenance of stream
flows.
A visual inspection of the referenced dam was conducted on January 21, 2009, by staff of the
Land Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, and as indicated in the
Notice of Deficiency dated December 3, 2007, the following conditions were noted:
1. Significant concrete deterioration was observed over most of the downstream face.
2. There is undercutting at some spillway sections and increased seepage.
These conditions appear serious and justify further engineering study to determine appropriate
remedial measures. In the event of a dam failure, human life and significant property would be
endangered because of the downstream location of houses and roads. The concrete
deterioration could cause dam failure due to the extent and location on the buttress areas.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] One
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Notice of Deficiency
Old Mill Lake Dam—CALDW-024
February 24, 2009
Page 2 of 2
According to your letter dated February 2, 2007, you have retained the services of a registered
professional engineer or an experienced engineering firm to make a study of the conditions
outlined in this letter and the previous letter. As outlined in your letter, Task Nos. 1 through 7
should have been completed by now. Task No. 8, which includes Construction Plans and
Specifications for remediation, should have been submitted to the State Dam Safety Engineer by
January 1, 2008, and Task No. 9, which is dam remediation, should have been completed by
Spring-2008. To our knowledge none of said Task Items have been completed.
You are instructed to drain or lower (below the spillway) the impoundment and keep it
lowered until necessary repairs are made or a breach plan is submitted and approved by
The Division of Land Resources. Siphoning shall be done under the supervision of a
licensed engineer experienced in dam design. The draining shall be done in such a way to
minimize the sediment load at the outlet. Contact The North Carolina Division of Water
Quality, Roger Edwards, at(828) 296-4500 for additional information on their requirements.
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is needed for this dam. The EAP must include all downstream
hazards and all local emergency contact information. An EAP shell document can be reviewed at
our website at http://www.dIr.enr.state.nc.us/pages/damsafetVprogram.htm1. Two copies of the
EAP shall be submitted to the Division of Land Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1612, Attn: Mr. Steve McEvoy, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer, and a copy shall be
provided to the local emergency management office.
Please contact us at 828-296-4500 to advise us of your intended action in this matter. If we do
not receive Construction Plans and Specifications for remediation on or before March 31, 2009,
we shall present the case information for appropriate enforcement action. Enforcement action
could include a civil penalty of up to $500.00 per day of violation, and/or issuance of a Dam Safety
Order requiring the repair or removal of this dam, and/or injunctive relief to gain compliance.
Sincerely,
5,
6J net S. Boyer, PE4
R gional Engineer
cc: Steve McEvoy, PE, State Dam Safet En ineer
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
James D. Simons, PG, PE Janet S. Boyer, PE, Regional Engineer
January 10, 2007
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL — 7006 2150 0005 2459 2747 � a
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED �I
JA N 1 1 2007
Mr. Keith Sims
Rt. 1, Box 235 WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASH--VILLF fir_^ICr,1CI_C ",-.E-
RE: Falls, NC 28630 --._ -- _ _ .._ .- .. _
RE: Sims Pond Dam 001# Caldwell County r;
Dear Mr. Sims:
The Dam Safety Law of 1967 provides for the certification and inspection of dams in the
interest of public health, safety, and welfare, in order to reduce the risk of failure of dams, to
prevent injuries to persons, damage to downstream property, and to ensure the maintenance
of stream flows. _
A visual inspection of the referenced dam was conducted on December 05 2006 by staff of
the Land Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following
conditions were noted:
1. A section of the back slope has failed because water from the spillway has been
flowing onto the slope causing the back slope to saturate and fail.
These conditions appear serious and justify further engineering study to determine
appropriate remedial measures. Because of the size of the slope failure there is a possibility
that saturated soil could continue to slump and cause failure back to the water line causing a
total draining of the lake. In the event of a dam failure, significant property damage could
occur because of the downstream location of Charlie Little Road.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] One
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Notice of Deficiency
Sims Pond Dam
January 10, 2007
Page 2 of 2
In order to ensure the safety of this dam, you are directed to retain the services of a
registered professional engineer or an experienced engineering firm to make a study of the
conditions outlined in this letter. Plans and specifications for repair based on the results of
the study must be filed with the Division of Land Resources for approval pursuant to the
North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 2K - Dam Safety (15A NCAC 2K).
Two copies of this study and plan shall be submitted to this office by February 15, 2007.
In addition to the above, the following remedial actions, not requiring design or approval,
should be completed by January 30, 2007. These items include the following:
1. Remove all trees and brush on the back slope that is 6 inches in diameter or less.
2. . Install a trash guard on principal spillway.
In addition, you should periodically monitor the back slope toe of the dam for wetness and
seepage. If current conditions change, you should notify this office immediately.
An updated emergency action plan (EAP) will be required for this dam if one is not already on
file. If an existing EAP has not been updated in the past year, the downstream hazards shall
be checked and all contact information should be verified. Two copies of the EAP shall be
submitted to the Division of Land Resources, and a copy shall be provided to the local
emergency management office.
Please contact us at 828-296-4500 to advise us of your intended action in this matter. If we
do not receive notification on or before February 5, 2007, we shall present the case
information for appropriate enforcement action. Enforcement action could include a civil
penalty of up to $500.00 per day of violation, and/or issuance of a Dam Safety Order
requiring the repair or removal of this dam, and/or injunctive relief to gain compliance.
Sincerely,
I
n a e S B oyer, PE
Regional Engineer
cc: Bog.er-Eduuar_ds,, Surf ca IWater-Protection-Regr al Supervisor
Maxwell Fowler, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer
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Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Michael F. Easley,Governor .—William G Ross,Jr.,Secretary
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James D.Simons, PG, PE, Director and State Geolo ist Janet-a.
December 3, 2007 n�
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NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY,." q s J
DEC - 4 2007
WATER(QUALITY SECTION
CERTIFIED MAIL-7006 3450 0002 7064 6746 ASHEVILLE REGIONAL o_ FFICE
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Odell White
Gunpowder Development Corporation
PO Box 570
Granite Falls, NC 28630
RE: Old Mill Lake Dam
CALDW-024-H
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. White:
The Dam Safety Law of 1967 provides for the certification and inspection of dams in the interest
of public health, safety, and welfare, in order to reduce the risk of failure of dams, to prevent
injuries to persons, damage to downstream property, and to ensure the maintenance of stream
flows.
A visual inspection of the referenced dam was conducted on November 29, 2007, by staff of the
Land Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, and as indicated in the
Notice of Deficiency dated May 6, 2006, the following conditions were noted:
1. Significant concrete deterioration was observed over most of the downstream face.
2. There is undercutting at some spillway sections and increased seepage.
These conditions appear serious and justify further engineering study to determine appropriate
remedial measures. In the event of a dam failure, human life and significant property would be
endangered because of the downstream location of houses and roads. The concrete
deterioration could cause dam failure due to the extent and location on the buttress areas.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
www.enr.state.nc.us One
NorthCarolina
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Naturally

Notice of Deficiency
Old Mill Lake Dam—CALDW-024
December 3, 2007
Page 2 of 2
According to your letter dated February 2, 2007, you have retained the services of a registered
professional engineer or an experienced engineering firm to make a study of the conditions
outlined in this letter and the previous letter. As outlined in your letter, Task Nos. 1 through 7
should have been completed by now. Task No. 8, which includes Construction Plans and
Specifications for remediation, should be ready for submittal to DENR by January 1, 2008 and
Task No. 9, which is dam remediation, should be completed by Spring 2008.
You are instructed to drain the impoundment and keep it drained until necessary repairs
are made dr' breach-:plan is submitted and approved by The Division of Land Resources.
Siphoning shall be done under the supervision of a licensed engineer experienced in dam
design. The draining shall be done in such a way to minimize the sediment load at the
outlet. Contact The North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Roger Edwards, at(828) 296-
4500 for additional information on their requirements.
An updated Emergency Action Plan (EAP)will be required for this dam if one is not already on file.
If an existing EAP has not been updated in the past year, the downstream hazards shall be
.checked and all contact information should be verified. Two copies of the EAP shall be submitted
to the Division of Land Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612,Attn: Max
Fowler, PE, and a copy shall be provided to the local emergency management office.
Please contact us at 828-296-4500 to advise us of your intended action in this matter. If we do
not receive Construction Plans and Specifications for remediation on or before January 1, 2008,
we shall present the case information for appropriate enforcement action. Enforcement action
could include a civil penalty of up to $500.00 per day of violation, and/or issuance of a Dam Safety
Order requiring the repair or removal of this dam, and/or injunctive relief to gain compliance.
Sincerely,
S ,
anet S. Boyer, �P*E
egional Engineer
cc: Maxwell Fowler, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer
cRog:eriEdwards-;-Surface Water-P-r-otection_Regional_Supervisor

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources .
Land Quality Section
Michael F. Easley,Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
James D.Simons, PG, PE, Director and State Geologist Janet S. Boyer, PE, Regional Engineer
December 6, 2007
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL-7006 3450 0002 7064 5838 KASHEVILLE
� QRETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7 2 2007 Mr. John S. COffeyALITY.SECTION
Mrs. Christine E. Coffey ' EGION�gL OFFICE
5290 Highway 90
Collettsville, North Carolina 28611
RE: Coffey Dam
CALDW-034
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Coffey:
The Dam Safety Law of 1967 provides for the certification and inspection of dams in the interest
of public health, safety, and welfare, in order to reduce the risk of failure of dams, to prevent
injuries to persons, damage to downstream property, and to ensure the maintenance of stream
flows.
In October 2005, you received a Notice of Deficiency from this office, which instructed you to
retain the services of a qualified registered engineer or engineering firm outlined to make a study
of the conditions of the-dam. A visual inspection of the referenced dam was conducted again on
December 6, 2007, by staff of the Land Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. Problems with
the dam remain and must be corrected.
Again, in order to ensure the safety of this dam, you are directed to retain the services of a
registered professional engineer or an experienced engineering firm to make a study of the
conditions outlined in this letter. Plans and specifications for repair based on the results of the
study must be filed with the Division of Land Resources for approval pursuant to the North
.Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 2K - Dam Safety (15A NCAC 2K). Two
copies of this study and plan shall be submitted to this office by January 30, 2007.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
www.enr.state.nc.us NorthCarolina
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer ;Vatura!!y

Notice of Deficiency
Coffey Dam
December 6, 2007
Page 2 of 2
If positive action is not taken on or before January 30, 2007, your case will be referred for
appropriate enforcement action. Enforcement could include a civil penalty of up to $500.00
per day of violation, and/or issuance of a Dam Safety Order requiring the repair or removal of
this dam, and/or injunctive relief to gain compliance.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact either William C. Beck or me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
d
anet S. Boyer, PE
egional Engineer
cc: Maxwell Fowler, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer
ct oger Edwards;-Surface.-V_V.ate.r Protection Regional-Supervisor;
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Michael F. Easley,Governor William G. Ross,Jr., Secretary
James D. Simons, PG, PE, Director and State Geologist Janet S. Boyer, PE,Regional Engineer
January 7, 2008
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY - REISSUED
CERTIFIED MAIL-7005 1820 0002 9207 0085 r' E V
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
JAN -,9 2008
Mr. John S. Coffey
Mrs. Christine E. Coffey WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
5290 Highway 90
Collettsville, North Carolina 28611
RE: Coffey Dam
CALDW-034
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Coffey:
The Dam Safety Law of 1967 provides for the certification and inspection of dams in the interest
of public health, safety, and-welfare, in order to reduce the risk of failure of dams, to prevent
injuries to persons, damage to downstream property, and to ensure the maintenance of stream
flows.
In October 2005, you received a Notice of Deficiency from this office, which instructed you to
retain the services of a qualified registered engineer or engineering firm outlined to make a study
of the conditions of the dam. A visual inspection of the referenced dam was conducted again on
December 6, 2007, by staff of the Land Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. Problems with
the dam remain and must be corrected.
Again, in order to ensure the safety of this dam, you are directed to retain the services of a
registered professional engineer or an experienced engineering firm to make a study of the
conditions outlined in this letter. Plans and specifications for repair based on the results of the
study'must be filed with the Division of Land Resources for approval pursuant to the North
Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Subchapter 2K - Dam Safety (15A NCAC 2K). Two
copies of this study and plan shall be submitted to this office by February 15, 2008.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
www.enr.state.nc.us One
NorthCarolina
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Naturally

Notice of Deficiency
Coffey Dam
December 6, 2007
Page 2 of 2
If positive action is not taken on or before February 15, 2008, your case will be referred for
appropriate enforcement action. Enforcement could include a civil penalty of up to $500.00
per day of violation, and/or issuance of a Dam Safety Order requiring the repair or removal of
this dam, and/or injunctive relief to gain compliance.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact either William C. Beck or me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Janet S. Boyer, PE
Regional Engineer
cc: Maxwell Fowler, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer
;�Roger_Etlwards,_Surfaco Water P_co.te_ction Regional=Supervisor)
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