Bentwinds Upper Dam
North Carolina — Wake County — Terrible Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River | Terrible Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.62460, -78.76510 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 17, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1977 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Bentwinds Golf & Country Club, Inc. |
| Other Name | Slaughter Lake Dam |
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.