Bennett Dam
Bennett Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Bennett Dam
The primary purpose of Bennett Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oak Tree Creek Investments, Llc (private). It impounds the Ut To E. Fork Twelvemile Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 151 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/02/2025.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Ut To E. Fork Twelvemile Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.94700, -80.75160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 151 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oak Tree Creek Investments, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04410 |
| Federal ID | NC04410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |