Buck Basin #1 To Basin #2 Dam
Buck Basin #1 To Basin #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Rowan County, North Carolina, built in 1982. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buck Basin #1 To Basin #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Buck Basin #1 To Basin #2 Dam is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by Duke Energy Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Yadkin River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,755 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 11/13/2024.
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 | Rowan |
| River/Stream | Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 35.70270, -80.36801 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,755 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,755 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05967 |
| Federal ID | NC05967 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |