Buck Basin #1 To Basin #2 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
River/StreamYadkin River
Coordinates35.70270, -80.36801

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,755 acre-ft
Max Storage1,755 acre-ft
Surface Area57 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 IDNC05967
Federal IDNC05967
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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