Benbow Lake Dam
North Carolina — Guilford County — Polecat Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| River | Polecat Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.98610, -79.78990 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | January 6, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Hollis M Marshall |
Location Map
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.