Cliffside Active Ash Basin Upstream Dam

Cleveland County, North Carolina

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
60 ft
Dam Length
890 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,843 acre-ft
Year Completed
1972
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-09-14

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC05875
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.21420, -81.75550
Age
54 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.