Ben Webber Lake Dam

North Carolina — Gaston County — Long Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
RiverLong Creek
Coordinates35.30130, -81.32500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 30, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1982
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Bessemer City

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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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