Al Beshears Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWilkes
Nearest CityWilbar
River/StreamS. Fork Reddies River
Coordinates36.25490, -81.34390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length175 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage24 acre-ft
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGreg J Beshears
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC04687
Federal IDNC04687
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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