Buck Ash Basin #1 Dam dam
Buck Ash Basin #1 Dam
Buck Ash Basin #1 Dam, located in High Rock, North Carolina, serves as a crucial structure for managing tailings in the Yadkin River watershed. Built in 1982, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 72 feet and spans a length of 2000 feet, with a storage capacity of 397 acre-feet. The dam is regulated and inspected by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a hazard potential rated as "High," Buck Ash Basin #1 Dam has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of October 2020. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment measures are currently under review, highlighting the importance of proactive management and monitoring. As a part of the Wilmington District, the dam plays a critical role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the intricate details of Buck Ash Basin #1 Dam's design, construction, and regulatory oversight offer valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure development and environmental stewardship. This dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance the need for water management with the imperative of ensuring public safety and environmental protection in the face of changing climate dynamics. Its location in the Yadkin River watershed underscores its significance in safeguarding water resources for communities and ecosystems downstream.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Buck Ash Basin #1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 35 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 26 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 101 cfs | → |
| Coddle Cr At Sr 1612 Near Davidson | 5 cfs | → |
| Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River | 64 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buck Ash Basin #1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Marina Drive 298, Montgomery County
- Old Whitney Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Tanglewood Park
- Badin Lake Campground
- Badin Lake
- Badin Lake Capmground Upper Loop
- Badin Lake Group Camp
- Arrowhead
Fishing spots
- Abbotts Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Boulding Branch
- Bean Shoals
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
Track Buck Ash Basin #1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Buck Ash Basin #1 Dam
Where does the data for Buck Ash Basin #1 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Buck Ash Basin #1 Dam.