Benton Lake Dam
Benton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Benton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Benton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rusty L Larue (private). It impounds the Elliston Creek near Clemmons.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 13 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 01/16/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Clemmons |
| River/Stream | Elliston Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.08330, -80.42740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rusty L Larue |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02379 |
| Federal ID | NC02379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |