Benton Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyForsyth
Nearest CityClemmons
River/StreamElliston Creek
Coordinates36.08330, -80.42740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length110 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13 acre-ft
Max Storage13 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRusty L Larue
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC02379
Federal IDNC02379
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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