Allen Retention Basin Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| River/Stream | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.19730, -81.01060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 48 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |