Aren Beshears Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| Nearest City | Wilbar |
| River/Stream | Little Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.25860, -81.35950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 142 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 327 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joan E Wilkins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |