Bernard Dam is an earth dam located in Caswell County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 285 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Bernard Dam
The primary purpose of Bernard Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lawrence W Bernard (private). It impounds the Ut to Dan River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/23/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
| River/Stream | Ut to Dan River |
| Coordinates | 36.53060, -79.32140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lawrence W Bernard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05034 |
| Federal ID | NC05034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |