Location & Surroundings
Benjamin Lake Dam is a dam in North Carolina, United States, at 255 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Greensboro, 6 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 400 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
Benjamin Lake Dam is dam in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States.
It is located in Guilford County, United States.
The elevation is around 255 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Guilford County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 5' 7" N, 79° 51' 17" W
- Elevation 255 m (DEM: 259 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,069 p/km²
- Built-up 16.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:17
- Sunrise 07:37
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 10 h 52 min
Other dams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Benjamin Lake Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benjamin Lake Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 416 W/m2.
Temperature
9.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,028.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 9.4 | 2.3 | 29 | 92 | 1,028.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 2.7 | 69 | 47 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 416.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.4 | 1.8 | 51 | 72 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 197.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.1 | 1.3 | 54 | 87 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.3 | 1.4 | 36 | 96 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 0.5 | 265 | 46 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 446.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 0.8 | 185 | 67 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 247.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 1.8 | 274 | 77 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.7 | 1.9 | 332 | 67 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 2.3 | 13 | 26 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 430.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 1.8 | 59 | 47 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 215.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.6 | 3.4 | 48 | 70 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.9 | 3.2 | 39 | 65 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benjamin Lake Dam?
Now 9.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 416 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benjamin Lake Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 10h 52m.
What is the local time in Benjamin Lake Dam?
Local time is 17:17. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Benjamin Lake Dam?
Benjamin Lake Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Benjamin Lake Dam?
Elevation about 255 m. DEM 259 m.
Where is Benjamin Lake Dam located?
It is at 36.08514, -79.85476 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benjamin Lake Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry