Buck Basin #2 To Basin #3 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
River/StreamYadkin River
Coordinates35.70760, -80.36430

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length130 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,177 acre-ft
Max Storage1,177 acre-ft
Normal Storage135 acre-ft
Surface Area46 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 IDNC05968
Federal IDNC05968
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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