Allen Active Ash Basin Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Nearest City | Red River, SC |
| River/Stream | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.17410, -81.00760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 159 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 275 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |