Donald Bell Dam

North Carolina — Rutherford County — Branch Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRutherford
RiverBranch Creek
Coordinates35.33700, -82.02800

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage33 acre-ft
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 20, 2012
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRiver Bend Farms, Inc. of Rutherfordton

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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