Big Dan Lake Dam

North Carolina — Stokes County — UT to Dan River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyStokes
RiverUT to Dan River
Coordinates36.53730, -80.39050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length330 ft
NID Storage336 acre-ft
Max Storage336 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 6, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBig Dan Lake Club, Inc.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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