Belews Creek North Coal Pile Dam
Belews Creek North Coal Pile Dam is a concrete dam located in Stokes County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Belews Creek North Coal Pile Dam
The primary purpose of Belews Creek North Coal Pile Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Duke Energy Corporation (public utility).
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 11/07/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| Coordinates | 36.28570, -80.06580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06234 |
| Federal ID | NC06234 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |