Buck Main Ash Basin Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
Nearest CityHigh Rock
River/StreamYadkin River
Coordinates35.71100, -80.36330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Length2,384 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage262 acre-ft
Max Storage262 acre-ft
Surface Area62 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerDuke Energy Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/13/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01549
Federal IDNC01549
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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