Bengston Lake Dam #1
Bengston Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bengston Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Bengston Lake Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by B.v.m. Properties, Llc (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/03/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Jackson Springs |
| Coordinates | 35.24050, -79.63580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | B.V.M. Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00714 |
| Federal ID | NC00714 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |