Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyPerson
River/StreamHyco River
Coordinates36.47660, -79.07730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Length1,360 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,567 acre-ft
Max Storage5,567 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,493 acre-ft
Surface Area240 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDuke Energy Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC06006
Federal IDNC06006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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