Foote Mineral Tailings Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Nearest City | Kings Mountain |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.20870, -81.34750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Albemarle U.S., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |