Benfield Dam

North Carolina — Caldwell County — Angley Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCaldwell
RiverAngley Creek
Coordinates35.88630, -81.49090

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length
NID Storage11 acre-ft
Max Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 26, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKimberly D Cobb
Other NameCobb Dam

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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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