Lake Benson Dam

Wake County, North Carolina (near Smithfield)

River/Stream: Swift Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
400 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
11,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-12-05

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00861
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.66200, -78.61160
Age
74 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.