Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam dam
Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam
The Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam in Mayodan, North Carolina, is a crucial structure owned by a public utility and regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program. Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 135 feet and serves the primary purpose of managing tailings. With a hydraulic height of 16.4 feet and a storage capacity of 15,000 acre-feet, it plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
Located on a tributary to the Dan River, this dam has a drainage area of 711 square miles and covers a surface area of 300 acres. Despite being assessed as in fair condition during the last inspection in July 2020, it holds a high hazard potential. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is currently unknown, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and preparedness efforts to mitigate risks associated with its operation.
With its significant storage capacity and strategic location, the Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in Stokes County. As climate change impacts continue to affect the region, ensuring the safety and resilience of this dam will be imperative for protecting communities and safeguarding water resources in the area.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dan R At Pine Hall | 145 cfs | → |
| Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge | 2 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Wentworth | 290 cfs | → |
| Horsepen Creek At Us 220 Nr Greensboro | 1 cfs | → |
| Mayo River Near Price | 110 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam.
Boat launches
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- South Fieldcrest Road Draper Village
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
Campgrounds
- Sunset Park Campground
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Pilot Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Track Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam
Where does the data for Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam.