Buck Retention Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Rowan County, North Carolina, built in 2019. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Buck Retention Basin Dam
The primary purpose of Buck Retention Basin Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Duke Energy Corporation (public utility).
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2019, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 11/13/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| Coordinates | 35.70820, -80.37360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 2019 (7 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06517 |
| Federal ID | NC06517 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |