Cape Fear 1970 Ash Basin Dam

North Carolina — Chatham County — Deep River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyChatham
RiverDeep River
Coordinates35.58290, -79.04990

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length4,600 ft
NID Storage0 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 1, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
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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