Bengston Lake Dam #4
Bengston Lake Dam #4 is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bengston Lake Dam #4
The primary purpose of Bengston Lake Dam #4 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jonathan G Martin (private). It impounds the Jackson Creek near Jackson Springs.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 04/07/2017.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Jackson Springs |
| River/Stream | Jackson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.23400, -79.63750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jonathan G Martin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00717 |
| Federal ID | NC00717 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |