Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam

North Carolina — Stokes County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyStokes
Coordinates36.29650, -80.07510

Physical Characteristics

NID Height135 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,900 ft
NID Storage7,328 acre-ft
Max Storage7,328 acre-ft
Surface Area143 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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