Charles Byrd Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 710 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Charles Byrd Dam
The primary purpose of Charles Byrd Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rodney M Byrd (private). It impounds the Stony Fork Creek near Benson.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 187 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
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 08/05/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Benson |
| River/Stream | Stony Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.43400, -78.54310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rodney M Byrd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03211 |
| Federal ID | NC03211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |