Buck Main Ash Basin Dam
North Carolina — Rowan County — Yadkin River
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| River | Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 35.71100, -80.36330 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 2,384 ft |
| NID Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 13, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.