Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam

Stokes County, North Carolina (near Mayodan)

River/Stream: UT to Dan River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
135 ft
Dam Length
1,900 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,328 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
28 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-05-06

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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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.