Charles Byrd Dam

Johnston County, North Carolina (near Benson)

River/Stream: Stony Fork Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
710 ft
Reservoir Storage
187 acre-ft
Year Completed
1988
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2008-08-05

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC03211
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.43400, -78.54310
Age
38 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.