Belews Creek Retention Basin Dam
Belews Creek Retention Basin Dam is a concrete dam located in Stokes County, North Carolina, built in 2017. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Belews Creek Retention Basin Dam
The primary purpose of Belews Creek Retention Basin Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Duke Energy Corporation (public utility).
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 1,330 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 11 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2017, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/06/2025.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| Coordinates | 36.29310, -80.06660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,330 ft |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06204 |
| Federal ID | NC06204 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |