Marshall Active Ash Basin Dam

North Carolina — Catawba County — Lake Norman

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba
RiverLake Norman
Coordinates35.60600, -80.96020

Physical Characteristics

NID Height90 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,650 ft
NID Storage10,152 acre-ft
Max Storage10,152 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 16, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
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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