Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin Dam

North Carolina — Robeson County — Lumber River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRobeson
RiverLumber River
Coordinates34.59130, -78.96930

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length6,600 ft
NID Storage932 acre-ft
Max Storage932 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 9, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1949
Primary PurposeOther
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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