Allan Baucom Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Harold Turner Dam Talley Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Allan Baucom Dam, located in Union, North Carolina, is a private earth dam built in 1983 primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
With a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 19 feet, the dam stands as a vital infrastructure for managing water resources in the region. The dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres, serving a drainage area of 184 acres along the Grassy Creek-Tr river.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Allan Baucom Dam is currently marked as "Not Rated," with the last inspection conducted in October 2016. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and its emergency action plan status remains unclear. Climate and water resource enthusiasts interested in the impact of such structures on local ecosystems and communities may find Allan Baucom Dam an intriguing case study, given its significance in the region's irrigation infrastructure and potential implications for water management practices.
As a key component of the water resource network in Union, North Carolina, Allan Baucom Dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and storage for agricultural purposes. With its history dating back to the early 1980s, the dam stands as a testament to human intervention in shaping water landscapes. However, the lack of recent inspections and condition assessments raises questions about the long-term sustainability and safety of the dam, prompting further scrutiny and research into its maintenance and potential risks in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
330 |
River Or Stream |
Grassy Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
184 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Allan Baucom Dam