Belews Creek Saddle Dike #1 Dam, located in Mayodan, North Carolina, is a vital structure owned by a public utility and regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program.
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This Earth type dam stands at a structural height of 61.5 feet, with a hydraulic height of 43.5 feet, and a length of 750 feet. Completed in 1971, it serves a primary purpose that goes beyond typical water resource management, denoted as "Other" in its classification.
Serving as a tributary to the Dan River, this dam holds a surface area of 3136.8 acres and has a high hazard potential. Despite this, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory during its last inspection in November 2019. With a regular inspection frequency of twice a year, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment details remain unspecified in the available data. With its crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience, Belews Creek Saddle Dike #1 Dam stands as a significant engineering feat in the region.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
750 |
River Or Stream |
Tributary to Dan River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3136.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
43.5 |
Structural Height |
61.5 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
62 |
Dan R At Pine Hall
|
275cfs |
Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge
|
10cfs |
Dan River Near Wentworth
|
700cfs |
Mayo River Near Price
|
143cfs |
Horsepen Creek At Us 220 Nr Greensboro
|
2cfs |
North Mayo River Near Spencer
|
63cfs |