Tuckertown Wtp Dam
Tuckertown Wtp Dam is an earth dam located in Stanly County, North Carolina, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tuckertown Wtp Dam
The primary purpose of Tuckertown Wtp Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Albemarle (local government).
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 2,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. 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 02/21/2025.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| Coordinates | 35.49690, -80.19730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Albemarle |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04177 |
| Federal ID | NC04177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |