Belmont Lake Dam
Belmont Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nash County, North Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Belmont Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Belmont Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rocky Mount Weh, Lp (private). It impounds the Beech Branch near Battleboro.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/10/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| Nearest City | Battleboro |
| River/Stream | Beech Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.03200, -77.76870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Max Discharge | 132 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rocky Mount WEH, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00924 |
| Federal ID | NC00924 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |