Belews Creek Saddle Dike #2 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
83 ft
Dam Length
2,020 ft
Reservoir Storage
263,490 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
26,577 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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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC05939
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.31760, -80.03590
Age
55 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.