Belews Creek Saddle Dike #1 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyStokes
Nearest CityMayodan
River/StreamUT to Dan River
Coordinates36.31430, -80.04020

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Dam Length1,230 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage263,490 acre-ft
Max Storage263,490 acre-ft
Normal Storage185,110 acre-ft
Surface Area3,863 acres
Drainage Area69 sq mi
Max Discharge26,577 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerDuke Energy Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/06/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC05938
Federal IDNC05938
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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