Belews Creek Saddle Dike #3 Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| Nearest City | Mayodan |
| River/Stream | UT to Dan River |
| Coordinates | 36.31960, -80.03360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 263,490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 263,490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185,110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,863 acres |
| Drainage Area | 69 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26,577 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |