Buck Basin #1 To Basin #2 Dam

North Carolina — Rowan County — Yadkin River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
RiverYadkin River
Coordinates35.70270, -80.36801

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length280 ft
NID Storage1,755 acre-ft
Max Storage1,755 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 13, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1982
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
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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