Allen Active Ash Basin Dam

North Carolina — Gaston County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Coordinates35.17410, -81.00760

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length5,470 ft
NID Storage1,230 acre-ft
Max Storage1,230 acre-ft
Surface Area159 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeOther
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerDuke 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.

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