Duke Energy Belew's Creek Saddle Dike #2 Dam is an earth dam built on the Tributary TO Dan River and is located in Mayodan, North Carolina. It was built in 1971 .
The dam is owned by the public utility, Duke Energy.
Duke Energy Belew's Creek Saddle Dike #2 Dam is owned by the public utility, Duke Energy.
| Dam length | 1,926 feet |
| Structural height | 83 feet |
| Hydraulic height | 65 feet |
| Surface area | 3,137 acres |
Length of the dam is defined as the length along the top of the dam. This also includes the spillway, powerplant, navigation lock, fish pass, etc., where these form part of the length of the dam. If detached from the dam, these structures should not be included.
Structural height of the dam is defined as the vertical distance from the lowest point of the excavated foundation to the top of the dam. Top of dam refers to the parapet wall and not the crest.
Hydraulic height of the dam is defined as the vertical difference between the maximum design water level and the lowest point in the original streambed.
Surface area, in acres, of the impoundment at its normal retention level.
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
An emergency action plan is defined as a plan of action to be taken to reduce the potential for property damage and loss of life in an area affected by a dam failure or large flood.
| Distance to nearest town (miles) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 36 |
| Longitude | -80 |
| NID ID (National ID) | NC05939 |
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