Buck Ash Basin Divider Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
River/StreamYadkin River
Coordinates35.70980, -80.36410

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 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

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNC05969
Federal IDNC05969
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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