Belews Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
River/StreamUT to Dan River
Coordinates36.32000, -80.02440

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height170 ft
Dam Length3,200 ft

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 TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNC05942
Federal IDNC05942
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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