Belews Creek Saddle Dike #3 Dam

North Carolina — Stokes County — UT to Dan River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyStokes
RiverUT to Dan River
Coordinates36.31960, -80.03360

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length830 ft
NID Storage263,490 acre-ft
Max Storage263,490 acre-ft
Surface Area3,863 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 6, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerDuke Energy Corporation

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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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