Tuckertown
Tuckertown is a gravity dam located in Stanly County, North Carolina, built in 1962. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tuckertown
The primary purpose of Tuckertown is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Cube Yadkin Generation Llc (private). It impounds the Yadkin near Badin.
The dam stands 80 feet tall and stretches 1,370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,560 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,897 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,080 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/19/2025.
At 80 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| Nearest City | Badin |
| River/Stream | Yadkin |
| Coordinates | 35.48510, -80.17640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 76 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,897 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,897 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,897 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,560 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,080 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Cube Yadkin Generation LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00550 |
| Federal ID | NC00550 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |