Mayo Active Ash Basin Dam

Person County, North Carolina

River/Stream: Crutchfield Branch

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type

Earth

Height

110 ft

Dam Length

2,300 ft

Reservoir Storage

1,921 acre-ft

Year Completed

—

Primary Purpose

Flood Risk Reduction

Owner Type

Public Utility

Max Discharge

48 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-10-29

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID: NC06003
State: North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates: 36.53800, -78.89360

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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.