Ben Webber Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
River/StreamLong Creek
Coordinates35.30130, -81.32500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Bessemer City
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC02629
Federal IDNC02629
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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