Bell Lower Dam
Bell Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bell Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Bell Lower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Margaret T Bell (private). It impounds the Hogan's Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/02/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| River/Stream | Hogan's Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.30940, -79.62150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Margaret T Bell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04049 |
| Federal ID | NC04049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |