Little Yadkin River Ws Dam #4, 5
Little Yadkin River Ws Dam #4, 5 is an earth dam located in Stokes County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Yadkin River Ws Dam #4, 5
The primary purpose of Little Yadkin River Ws Dam #4, 5 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 Stokes County Soil & Water Conservation District (local government). It impounds the E. Prong Little Yadkin River.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 102 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/23/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| River/Stream | E. Prong Little Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 36.33330, -80.38960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Stokes County Soil & Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05396 |
| Federal ID | NC05396 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |