Yancey Co. Dams

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North Carolina Department of Environment and N
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
March 12, 2009
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
James & Nolz Beaver
609 Sawmill Hollow Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
RE: Ayers Pond Dam, State ID No. YANCE-007
Hazard Potential: High; Yancey County
Dear Mr. and Mrs. James and Nolz Beaver:
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Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
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 19, 2009 by staff of the
Land Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following conditions
were noted:
• The spillway system may be inadequate for a high hazard dam.
• There appears to be problem with the structural integrity of the riser barrel.
• There are trees and high vegetation on both the upper and downstream slope of the
dam.
• There is some sloughing of the upstream slope of the dam.
• There are burrows evident on the downstream slope of the dam.
• There is erosion occurring at the toe contact of the dam due to the eroding right
abutment and large gully that has formed.
• The emergency spillway is not well defined.
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Notice of Deficiency
Ayers Dam
March 12, 2009
Page 2 of 3
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 homes, businesses and Hwy 19E.
• Failure of the riser barrel spillway system could lead to excessive seepage and possible
slope failure. The riser system should be assessed for possible replacement with a
riser system approved for high hazard dams.
• Trees and bushes growing on the dam can cause problems and even failure of the dam
by creating holes when trees are uprooted due to wind and ice. When trees die and
their root system decays, seepage holes can occur and possibly cause slope failure.
We request that trees and thick undergrowth be cut and removed from the dam. Do not
remove stumps or undertake any clearing that might aggravate a seepage problem or
create an erosion problem.
• An area of erosion near the right abutment and toe contact should be addressed.
• The emergency spillway is not well defined. Failure of the emergency spillway system
could cause the dam to overtop during large storm events and, cause serious erosion
and slope failure of the back slope of the dam.
• The areas of sloughing and the burrows should be monitored for any changes that
might further endanger the dam integrity.
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 31, 2009.
You are instructed to drain the impoundment and keep it drained until necessary repairs
are made or a breach plan is submitted and approved by The Division of. Land Resources.
For earthen dams the rate of draw down shall not exceed 1 foot per day unless approved by
our office. 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 [phone] 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.dlr.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 15, 2009, we shall present the case information for

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Ayers Dam
March 12, 2009
Page 3 of 3
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,_.
43 4PE
J net S. Boyer,
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
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
March 12, 2009
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
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Green Mtn. Homeowners Association
Rt.2, Box 969
Green Mtn., NC 28740
RE: Green Mtn. Dam, State ID No. YANCE-010
Hazard Potential: High; Yancey County
Dear Green Mtn. Homeowners Association:
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,Beverly -Eaves Perdue, Governor
pie, reeman, Secretor r
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MAR 1 2 2009
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL Oi=FICE
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 19, 2009 by staff of the Land Quality
Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following conditions were noted:
• The riser barrel spillway has completely deteriorated and the current pool elevation is 12-15 feet
below normal pool.
• The back slope of the dam is covered with woody vegetation.
• There is erosion occurring on the left abutment and at the outlet barrel.
• The emergency spillway inlet is obstructed by vegetation.
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 197.
• Failure of the riser barrel spillway system could lead to excessive seepage and possible slope
failure. The riser system must be replaced with a riser system approved for high hazard dams.
• Trees and bushes growing on the dam can cause problems and even failure of the dam by creating
holes when trees are uprooted due to wind and ice. When trees die and their root system decays,
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Green Mountain Dam
March 12, 2009
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seepage holes ' can occur and possibly cause slope failure. We request that trees and thick
undergrowth be cut and removed from the dam. Do not remove stumps or undertake any clearing
that might aggravate a seepage problem or create an erosion problem.
The area of erosion near the outlet should be addressed.
The emergency spillway is obstructed and undersized for a high hazard dam. Failure of the
emergency spillway system could cause the dam to overtop during large storm events and cause
serious erosion and slope failure of the back slope of the dam. Vegetation obstructing the
emergency spillway inlet should be removed.
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 April
You are instructed to drain the impoundment and keep it drained until necessary repairs are made
or a breach plan is submitted and approved by The Division of Land Resources. For earthen dams
the rate of draw down shall not exceed 1 foot per day unless approved by our office. Siphoning
shall be done under the supervision of a licensed engineer experienced in dam design. The
draining shall be done in such away to minimize the sediment load at the outlet. Contact The North
Carolina Division of Water Quality, Roger Edwards, at [phone] 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/damsafetyprog ram. 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 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,
S
?an�et Boyer, PE
l 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 Resources
Division of Land Resources
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James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
Land Qua ity Sec ion
March 12, 2009
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
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WATER QUALITY N
ASHEVIL.LE REGIONAL OFFICE
William I. Young . Robert A. Phillips
PO BOX 995 PO BOX 995
Burnsville, NC 28714 Burnsville, NC 28714
RE: Clouse Lake Dam, State ID No. YANCE-004
Hazard Potential: High; Yancey County
Dear Messrs Young and Phillips:
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 13, 2009 by staff of the
Land Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following conditions
were noted:
• The riser pipe is completely rusted and not functioning.
• The barrel outlet has seepage around the barrel.
• There is high vegetation on both the upstream and downstream slope of the dam.
• There is visible wetness at the left toe of the dam.
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Notice of Deficiency
Clouse Dam
March 12, 2009
Page 2 of 3
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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 Shoal Creek Road.
• Failure of the riser barrel spillway system could lead to excessive seepage and possible
slope failure. The riser system must be replaced with a riser system approved for high
hazard dams.
• Trees and bushes growing on the dam can cause problems and even failure of the dam
by creating holes when trees are uprooted due to wind and ice. When trees die and their
root system decays, seepage holes can occur and possibly cause slope failure. We
request that trees and thick undergrowth be cut and removed from the dam. Do not
remove stumps or undertake any clearing that might aggravate a seepage problem or
create an erosion problem.
• Seepage at the outlet. barrel and the area of wetness at the dam toe should be monitored
for any changes that could cause further potential for loss of dam integrity.
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 April 15, 2009.
You are instructed to drain the impoundment and keep it drained until necessary repairs
are made or a breach plan is submitted and approved by The Division of Land Resources.
For earthen dams the rate of draw down shall not exceed 1 foot per day unless approved by
our office. 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 [phone] 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/damsafetyprogram.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.

Notice of Deficiency
Clouse Dam
March 12, 2009
Page 3 of 3
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 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,
Jgie S. Boyer, PE
onal Engineer
cc: Steve McEvoy, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer
Roger- Edwards, -Surface Water- Protection Regional Superv_isdr
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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 Dee Freeman, Secretary
August 28, 2009
Ms. Nikki Street, PE
Landcraft Engineering, PLLC
31 Cross Street
Suite 229
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
RE: Clouse Lake Dam — Hazard Classification
Yancey County I
State Dam ID: YANCE-004
Dear Ms. Street:
C EL-
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
AS iEVILLE PE^TONAL OFFICE
A review has been made of the dam breach analysis submitted under cover letter -dated July 6,
2009 and received in this office on July 10, 20:09,for,.theareferenced dam.,Based on our.review of
the information provided, additional evaluation is required to support the engineer's assertion
that the subject dam should be classified as Class A low hazard potential.. To that end, we, offer
the following comments:
The hazard assessment for the subject dam must take into consideration the consequences of
failure to downstream homes, industrial and commercial buildings, important public utilities,
primary highways, and major railroads. It appears that the engineer based her conclusions
solely on the absence of negative impact on downstream homes. Please identify all pertinent
hazards, such as culvert or bridge crossings, on submitted drawings.
2. The analysis is based only on a "sunny day" failure of the subject dam. The evaluation must
also consider damage to downstream hazards from overtopping failure of the dam during the
design storm. The engineer may wish to establish the design storm pursuant to 15A NCAC
2K.0205 (e) rather than using the criteria outlined in the table titled "Minimum Spillway.
Design Storms" in 15A NCAC 2K.0205.
If this criteria is used, as a starting point the engineer may wish to determine the rain event
that would overtop the dam just enough.to cause overtopping failure, perhaps overtopping
the dam by approximately 9 inches. Using that rain event, an analysis can then be performed
to determine differences in downstream impacts with and without failure of the dam. If this
analysis is performed using sufficiently conservative assumptions (such as for length of
time to breach) and results in no additional downstream impacts, then that — in addition to
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August 28, 2009
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the sunny day analysis — may support a reduction in hazard classification. Analysis of
additional storm events up to the 1/3 PMP event may be required as well depending on the
results of the analyses of smaller storm events.
3. Please be aware that only the area draining to the subject dam and additional drainage to key
downstream locations (such as upstream of road crossings) should be considered in the
evaluation. Any backwater flooding from larger downstream creeks or streams should not
be used to justify a lower hazard classification.
Thank you for the opportunity to review the information regarding the referenced dam. Please
contact Ms. Janet Boyer, Regional Engineer at telephone number [phone], or me at (919)
733-4574 should you have questions or if we may be of further assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
William H. Denton, IV, EIT
Assistant State Dam Safety Engineer
Land Quality Section
cc: Mr. William I. Young
Ms. Janet Boyer, PE, LQS Regional Supervisor
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Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
May 12, 2010
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ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
_._.Dee Freeman,,.Secretary.
William I. Young Robert A. Phillips
PO Box 995 PO Box 995
Burnsville, NC 28714 Burnsville, NC 28714
RE: Clouse Lake Dam, State ID No. YANCE-004
Hazard Potential: High; Yancey County
Dear Mr. Young and Mr. Phillips:
The Dam Safety Law of 1967 provides
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risk of failure of dams,the
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of public health, safety, and welfare, l
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 April 26, 2010 by staff of the Land
Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following conditions were
noted:
• The riser pipe is completely rusted and is not properly functioning. A PVC siphon
system has been installed but was not in operation at the time of inspection. The dam
is still impounding water.
® The corrugated metal pipe through the dam is deteriorated and seepage Is occurring
around the pipe outlet.
® There is no defined emergency overflow spillway.
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These conditions appear serious and j�a� fa luree human lifefurthr ng study to and significant tprolperty would be
remedial measures. In the event of a
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Clouse Dam
May 12, 2010
Page 2 of 2
endangered because of the downstream location of Shoal Creek Road (SR1323).
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 July 30, 2010.
In addition to the above, the following remedial actions, not requiring design or approval, should
be completed by July 30, 2010. These items include the following:
• Trees and bushes are growing on the dam again. Though you have cut this growth off the
dam in the past, you need to keep it off by re -cutting periodically. After cutting, the laps
and limbs should be removed from the dam and a good grass cover should be established
and maintained.
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 July 30, 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,
J net S. Boyer, PE
R gional Engineer
cc: Steve McEvoy, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Nat ral
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Division of Land Resources ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE •- _.. Beverly Eaves P'erdue;`Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman, Secretary
May 14, 2010
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James Beaver
609 Sawmill Hollow Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
RE: Ayers Pond. Dam, State ID No. YANCE-007
Hazard Potential: High; Yancey County
Dear James and Nolz Beaver:
Nolz Beaver
609 Sawmill Hollow Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
The Dam ISafety 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 April 26, 2010 by staff of the Land
Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following conditions were
noted:
• The spillway system may be inadequate for a high hazard dam.
• There appears to be a problem with the structural integrity of the riser barrel spillway.
• There was seepage noted on the downstream slope of the dam.
• There are trees and high vegetation on the downstream slope of the dam.
• There is scour erosion occurring below the principal spillway outlet.
• The emergency spillway is not well defined.
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 homes, businesses and Hwy 19E.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
www.enr.statemc.us One
No � Carolina
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Naturally
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Ayers Dam
May 14, 2010
Page 2 of 2
Failure of the riser barrel spillway system could lead to excessive seepage and possible
slope failure. The riser system should be assessed for possible replacement with a
riser system approved for high hazard dams.
Excessive seepage can cause failure of the dam due to internal erosion and/or
embankment sliding.
Trees and bushes growing on the dam can cause problems and even failure of the dam
by creating holes when trees are uprooted due to wind and ice. When trees die and
their root system decays, seepage holes can occur and possibly cause slope failure.
We request that trees and thick undergrowth be cut and removed from the dam. Do not
remove stumps or undertake any clearing that might aggravate a seepage problem or
create an erosion problem.
The emergency spillway is not well defined. Failure of the emergency spillway system
could cause the dam to overtop during large storm events and cause serious erosion
and slope failure of the back slope of the dam.
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 July 30, 2010.
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.dlr.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 July 30, 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,
)Regional
et S. Boyer, PE
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 Dee Freeman, Secretary
October 5, 2010
Mr. William I. Young
Mr. Robert A. Phillips
Post Office Box 995 '
Burnsville, North Carolina 28714
RE: Clouse Lake.Dam
Yancey County
YANCE-004
Dear Mr. Young and Mr. Phillips:
11 OCT - 7 2010
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A f;=VIL LE REG ONAL 0 FICE
A review has•beemmade of the preliminary report for repairs to the subject dam dated July 30,
2010 and received by this office on August 10, 2010. We concur with the design
recommendations outlined in the preliminary report. In addition, we offer the following
comments:
1. Please insure the proposed emergency spillway channel discharges to a stable outlet
location that will not pose a threat to the stability of the dam embankment when the
emergency spillway is activated. Also, the emergency spillway topographic contours must
accurately reflect the proposed design. A centerline profile drawing and representative
cross -sections of the emergency spillway will be required.
2. For ease of access and to maximize the operator's ability to prime the siphon, the design
engineer.may wish to relocate the downstream ball valve closer to the siphon outlet.
3. A detailed grouting procedure and nonshrink grout material specifications will be required
- for plan approval.
Before beginning repair work on the referenced dam, 2 sets of plans and specifications for repair
work must be filed with the Division of Land Resources for approval pursuant to Title 15A,
Subchapter 2K of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
Please contact Ms..Janet Boyer, PE, Regional Engineer, at telephone number [phone] or
me at telephone number [phone] should you have questions concerning this matter. We
look forward to receiving final design documents from you.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • Telephone [phone] / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604 • Internet:http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us/pages/landqualitysection.html

Mr. William I. Young and Mr. Robert A. Phillips
October 5, 2010
Page 2 of 2
Sincerely,
William H. Denton, IV, EIT
Assistant Dam Safety Engineer
Land Quality Section
cc: Ms. Nikki B. Street, PE, Landcraft Engineering
Ms. Janet Boyer, PE, LQS Regional Engineer
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File Name: YANCE-004_20101005_Prelim Report Response_Clouse Dam
Clouse Dam
YANCE-004

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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
February 3, 2011
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL-7009 1680 0000 7515 0324
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Anthony Reinart, Trustee
PO Box 331346
Miami, FL 33133
RE: Moonshine Mountain Road Dam, State ID No. YANCE-010
Hazard Potential: High; Yancey County
Dear Mr. Reinart.:
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ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor`-- -
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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 31, 2011 by staff of the Land
Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following conditions were noted:
• The riser of the spillway system has deteriorated and the pond has drained approximately 8-10
feet below normal pool elevation.
• The back slope of the dam is covered with woody vegetation. -
There is erosion occurring at the outlet of the spillway barrel.
• The emergency spillway inlet is obstructed by vegetation.
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 197.
• Failure of the riser barrel spillway system could lead to excessive seepage and possible slope
failure. The riser system must be replaced with a riser system approved for high hazard dams.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
www.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarohna
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Notice of Deficiency' .
Moonshine Mountain Road Dam
February 3, 2011
Page 2j of'2
• Trees and bushes growing on the dam can cause problems and even failure of the dam by
creating holes when trees are uprooted due to wind and ice. When trees die and their root
system .decays, seepage holes can occur and possibly cause slope failure. We request that
trees and thick undergrowth be cut and removed from the dam. Do not remove stumps or
undertake any clearing that might aggravate a seepage problem or create an erosion problem.
The area of erosion near the outlet should be addressed.
• The emergency spillway is obstructed and undersized for a high hazard dam. Failure of the
emergency spillway system could cause the dam to overtop during large storm events and
cause serious erosion and slope failure of the back slope of the dam. Vegetation obstructing
the emergency spillway inlet should be removed.
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 April 29, 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://dlr.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 March 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.
cc: Steve McE
Sincerely,
net S. Boyer, PE
A ting Regional 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 Dee Freeman, Secretary
March 31, 2009
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL-7005 0150 0000 7473 2918
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
James & Nolz Beaver
609 Sawmill Hollow Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
RE: Ayers Pond Dam, State ID No. YANCE-007
Hazard Potential: High,- Yancey County
Dear Mr. and Mrs. James and Nolz Beaver:
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APR - 2 2009 I�
WATER QUALITY SECTION
A.SHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
A Notice of Deficiency letter was mailed on March 12, 2009. We are resending the Notice, of
Deficiency due to a mailing error associated with the first letter. This letter is restating the
previous Notice of Deficiency conditions and providing a new deadline date. .
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 19, 2009 by staff of the
Land Quality Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following conditions
were noted:
• The spillway system may be inadequate for a high hazard dam.
• There appears to be problem with the structural integrity of the riser barrel.
• There are trees and high vegetation on both the upper and downstream slope of the
dam.
• There is some sloughing of the upstream slope of the dam.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone.[phone] Fax [phone]
www.enr.state.nc.us One
NorthCarolhia
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer vah IPJJ /��
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Notice of Deficiency
Ayers Dam
March 31, 2009
Page 2 of 3
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• There are burrows evident on the downstream slope of the dam.
• There is erosion occurring at the toe contact of the dam due to the eroding right
abutment and large gully that has formed.
• The emergency spillway is not well defined.
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 homes, businesses and Hwy 19E.
Failure of the riser barrel spillway system could lead to excessive seepage and possible
slope failure. The riser system should be assessed for possible replacement with a
,,riser system approved for high hazard dams.
Trees and bushes growing on the dam can cause problems and even failure of the dam
by creating holes when trees are uprooted due to wind and ice. When trees die and
their root system decays, seepage holes can occur and possibly cause slope failure.
We request that trees and thick undergrowth be cut and removed from the dam. Do not
remove.stumps or undertake any clearing that might aggravate a seepage problem or
create an erosion problem.
An area of erosion near the right abutment and toe contact should be addressed.
The emergency spillway is not well defined. Failure of the emergency spillway system
could cause the dam to overtop during large storm events and cause serious erosion
and slope failure of the back slope of the dam.
The areas of sloughing and the burrows should be monitored for any changes that
might further endanger the dam integrity.
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 April 30, 2009.
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.
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Notice of Deficiency
Ayers Dam
March 31, 2009
Page 3 of 3
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 30, 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,
anet S. Boyer, fE
egional 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
Director and State Geologist
July 22, 2009
Mr. William I. Young
Mr. Robert A. Phillips
Post Office Box 995
Burnsville, North Carolina 28714
RE: Clouse Lake Dam
Yancey County
State Dam ID: YANCE-004
Dear Mr. Young and Mr. Phillips:
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
D E C E o V E
J U L 2 4 2009
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
This is to acknowledge receipt of your application dated July 6, 2009 for hazard classification
determination of the subject dam. The application was received in our office on July 10, 2009.
Applications requiring hazard classification determination will be reviewed by this office in the
order they are received. 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 [phone], or me at telephone
number [phone] should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Steven M. McEvoy, -E
State Dam Safety En
Land Quality Section
SMM/JCR
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • Telephone [phone] / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604 • Internet:http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us/pages/landqual4section.html
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Mr. William I. Young
Mr. Robert A. Phillips
July 22, 2009
Page 2 of 2
cc: Ms. Nikki B. Street, PE, Design Engineer — Landcraft Engineering, PLLC
Ms. Janet Boyer, PE, Land Quality Regional Engineer
-.- Surface Water Protection Supervisorfe
File name: YANCE-004 20090722 Clouse Dam — hazard classification

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
May 29, 2009
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL-7008 0150 0000 7473 9306
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Anthony Reinert, Trustee
PO Box 331346
Miami, FL 33133
RE: Moonshine Mountain Road Dam, State ID No. YANCE-010
Hazard Potential: High; Yancey County
Dear Mr. Reinert:
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
[:Ei
JUN- 2009 IDD
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
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 19, 2009 by staff of the Land Quality
Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following conditions were noted:
• The riser barrel spillway has completely deteriorated and the current pool elevation is 12-15 feet
below normal pool.
• The back slope of the dam is covered with woody vegetation.
• There is erosion occurring on the left abutment and at the outlet barrel.
• The emergency spillway inlet is obstructed by vegetation.
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 197.
• Failure of the riser barrel spillway system could lead to excessive seepage and possible slope
failure. The riser system must be replaced with a riser system approved for high hazard dams.
• Trees and bushes growing on the dam can cause problems and even failure of the dam by creating
holes when trees are uprooted due to wind and ice. When trees die and their root system decays,
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] One
www.enr.state.nc.us NorthCarolina
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Naturally
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Notice of Deficiency
Green Mountain Dam
May 29, 2009
Page 2 of 2
seepage holes can occur and possibly cause slope failure. We request that trees and thick
undergrowth be cut and removed from the dam. Do not remove stumps or undertake any clearing
that might aggravate a seepage problem or create an erosion problem.
The area of erosion near the outlet should be addressed.
The emergency spillway is obstructed and undersized for a high hazard dam. Failure of the
emergency spillway system could cause the dam to overtop during large storm events and cause
serious erosion and slope failure of the back slope of the dam. Vegetation obstructing the
emergency spillway inlet should be removed.
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 the Division of Land
Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612, Attn: Mr. Steve McEvoy, PE, State Dam
Safety Engineer by June 30, 2009.
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.dlr.enr.state.nc.us/i)ages/damsafebMrogram.htmi. 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 30, 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,
,a Boyer, PE
ional Engineer
cc: Steve Mc,�ou, PE State Dam Safdtj/ En
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
May 22, 2009
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL-7003 1680 0002 1293 7180
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Green Mtn. Homeowners Association
45 Coyote Ridge
Green Mtn., NC 28740
RE: Green Mtn. Dam; State ID No. YANCE-010
Hazard Potential:, High; Yancey County
Dear Green Mtn. Homeowners Association:
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
E \\VII
MAY 2 6 2009
t
r WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
A Notice of Deficiency letter was mailed on March 12, 2009. We are resending the Notice of Deficiency due
to a mailing error associated with the first letter. This letter is restating the previous Notice of Deficiency
conditions and providing', a new deadline date.
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.
l A visual inspection of the'referenced dam was conducted on February 19, 2009 by staff of the Land Quality
Section Asheville Regional Office. During this inspection, the following conditions were noted:
• The riser barrel spillway has completely deteriorated and the current pool elevation is 12-15 feet
below normal pool.
• The back slope of the dam is covered with woody vegetation.
• There is erosion occurring on the left abutment and at the outlet barrel.
• The emergency spillway inlet is obstructed by vegetation.
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 197.
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
Green Mountain Dam
May 22, 2009
Page 2 of 2
• Failure of the riser barrel spillway system could lead to excessive seepage and possible slope
failure. The riser system must be replaced with a riser system approved for high hazard dams.
• Trees and bushes growing on the dam can cause problems and even failure of the dam by creating
holes when trees are uprooted due to wind and ice. When trees die and their root system decays,
seepage holes can occur and possibly cause slope failure. We request that trees and thick
undergrowth be cut and removed from the dam. Do not remove stumps or undertake any clearing
that might aggravate a seepage problem or create an erosion problem.
• The area of erosion near the outlet should be addressed.
• The emergency spillway is obstructed and undersized for a high hazard dam. Failure of the
emergency spillway system could cause the dam to overtop during large storm events and cause
serious erosion and slope failure of the back slope of the dam. Vegetation obstructing the
emergency spillway inlet should be removed.
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 byJune 30,
2009.
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/damsafetyprog ram. 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 June 30, 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,
n645.
. Boyer, PE
egional 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
Michael F. Easley, Governor
James D. Simons, PG, PE, Director and State Geologist
January 16, 2008
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL-7005 1820 0002 9207 0306
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Green Mountain Homeowner's Association
Rt. 2, Box 969
Green Mountain, NC 28740
RE: Green Mountain Dam - YANCE-010
Yancey County
Dear Sir or Madam:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Janet S. Boyer, PE, Regional Engineer
prE C_C�1��
JA N 1 7 2008 i
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILL`E REGIONAL OFFICE
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 10, 2007, and January 10,
2008, by staff of the Land Quality Section Asheville Regional Office and Raleigh Central Office. During
this inspection, the following conditions were noted:
1. The riser/barrel spillway system is deteriorating and the normal pool elevation of the pond is
approximately 8 feet below normal pool.
2. The back slope of the dam is covered with woody vegetation.
3. There is erosion occurring on the left abutment and near the barrel outlet.
4. The 24-inch emergency spillway pipe is obstructed.
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 197.
1. Deterioration of the riser/barrel spillway system could lead to excessive seepage and possible
slope failure.
2. Trees and bushes growing on the dam can cause problems and even failure of the dam by
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] One
www.enr.state.nc.us NorthCarohna
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Naturally

Notice of Deficiency
Green Mountain Dam
January 16, 2008
Page 2 of 2
creating holes when trees are uprooted due to wind or ice. When trees die and their roots
decay, seepage holes can occur causing possible slope failure.
3. The emergency spillway system is obstructed and undersized for a high hazard dam. Failure of
the emergency spillway system could cause the dam to overtop during large storm events,
causing serious erosion and slope failure of the back slope of the dam.
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 April 1,2008.
You are instructed to drain the impoundment and keep it drained until necessary repairs are
made or a breach plan is submitted and approved by The Division of Land Resources. For
earthen dams the rate of draw down shall not exceed 1 foot per day unless approved by our
office. 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 [phone]
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 notification on or before April 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,
Janet S. Boyer, PE
Regional Engineer
cc: Maxwell Fowler, PE, State Dam Safety Engineer
(Roger Edwards, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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