Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| Nearest City | Mayodan |
| River/Stream | UT to Dan River |
| Coordinates | 36.29650, -80.07510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 135 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,328 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,328 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,025 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |