Tuckertown Dam, located in North Carolina on the Yadkin River, is a captivating example of a gravity dam designed by the Aluminum Company of America and completed in 1962 for hydroelectric purposes.
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With a height of 63.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 67.5 feet, it serves multiple functions including hydroelectric power generation, recreation, and water supply. The dam boasts a controlled spillway with a width of 385 feet and 11 Tainter (radial) outlet gates.
Covering a surface area of 2560 acres and with a drainage area of 4080 acres, Tuckertown Dam provides a maximum discharge of 450,000 cubic feet per second. It has a storage capacity of 6897 acre-feet and is considered to have a high hazard potential. Despite its age, the dam is inspected regularly by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Tuckertown Dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing water resources for energy production and other essential purposes. Its strategic location, impressive design, and multi-functional capabilities make it a key player in water management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1370 |
Dam Height |
63.5 |
River Or Stream |
Yadkin |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
2560 |
Hydraulic Height |
67.5 |
Drainage Area |
4080 |
Nid Storage |
6897 |
Structural Height |
80 |
Outlet Gates |
Tainter (radial) - 11 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
80 |
Little River Near Star
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16cfs |
Abbotts Creek At Lexington
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31cfs |
Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River
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84cfs |
Rocky River Near Norwood
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305cfs |
Rocky River Nr Stanfield
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173cfs |
Yadkin River At Yadkin College
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1340cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Badin Lake
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Badin Lake Capmground Upper Loop
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Badin Lake Campground
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Badin Lake Group Camp
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Arrowhead
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Arrowhead Campground
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