NC0005363_Approval Repair_20150306

AVA
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
Certificate of Approval
March 6, 2015
Mr. John Elnitsky
Vice President
Duke Energy
P.O Box 1321, DEC 22C
Charlotte,NC 28201-1007
RE: Approval to Repair—Scope 4
Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Pond Dam RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
Robeson County MAR 1 2 2015
State Dam ID: ROBES-009
Water Quality
Dear Mr. Elnitsky: Permittina Sectior
This is in response to your submission dated February 4, 2015,received on February 25, 2015 of
plans, specifications and design data dated on December 8, 2014 for repair of the subject dam in
compliance with the Dam Safety Law of 1967. This dam is of high hazard classification. The
plans, specifications and design data submitted were prepared under the supervision of Mr. Jason
S. Reeves, PE of S&ME.
Scope 4 General Work Description: Repair of erosion damage on the upstream face of the dam.
This letter constitutes approval of the proposal to repair the subject dam according to the plans
and specifications received by this Division on February 25, 2015 with the following
stipulations:
1. Project construction shall be supervised by Mr. Jason S. Reeves, PE. Mr. Jason S. Reeves,
PE shall be responsible for field observation of construction as necessary to ensure
compliance with approved plans.
2. During construction, the Division of Energy, Mineral, and 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. Jason S. Reeves, 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 Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources two sets of record
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
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Mr. John Elnitsky Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Pond Dam
Approval to Repair- Scope 4 ROBES-009
March 6, 2015
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drawings and a certificate stating that the work has been completed in accordance with
approved plans, specifications and other requirements.
4. In accordance with GS 143-215.30 and NCAC 15A-2K .0220, final written consent must be
issued by the Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources for use of this
dam pursuant to these repairs.
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5. An operation and maintenance (O&M) plan are required for all high hazard dams. The O&M
plan should address routine maintenance, frequency of piezometer readings, 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 O&M plan must be received prior to issuance of
final written consent for use of this dam pursuant to these repairs.
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. Water control activities required to complete approved repairs which involve diversion and
discharge of reservoir waters to discharge points not covered by an existing NPDES permit,
or which utilize procedures that are not approved by an existing NPDES permit, must receive
approval from the Division of Water Resources prior to implementation.
8. You must notify Mr. Brad Cole, PE, Regional Supervisor, Land Quality Section, 225 Green
Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville,North Carolina 28301-5094,[phone] ten days before
the start of construction.
The Army Corps of Engineers and the Water Resources Division 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.
Because the subject dam is currently under a Notice of Deficiency issued by this Division, it is
essential that the approved repairs are implemented as soon as possible to protect public safety
and eliminate the need for further enforcement actions. For assistance you may contact the
Fayetteville Regional Office at(910)433-3300 or a staff member of the Dam Safety Program in
the Raleigh Central Office at telephone number(919) 707-9220.
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Director
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Mr.John Elnitsky Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Pond Dam
Approval to Repair—Scope 4 ROBES-009
March 6, 2015
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cc: Mr. Jason S.Reeves, PE
Mr. Brad Cole, PE, Land Quality Regional Engineer
Mr.Jeff Poupart, Division of Water Resources
.Ms. Kim Hutchinson, Duke Energy
Mr. John Toepfer,Duke Energy
Mr. Sean DeNeale, Duke Energy
File name: ROBES-009 20150305_COAR-Scope 4_Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Pond Dam