Raven Knob Lake Dam
Raven Knob Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Surry County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Raven Knob Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Raven Knob Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boy Scouts Of America, Old Hickory Council (private). It impounds the Endicott Creek near Ladonia.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 351 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 273 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/29/2023.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Nearest City | Ladonia |
| River/Stream | Endicott Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.47280, -80.84010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 351 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boy Scouts of America, Old Hickory Council |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00275 |
| Federal ID | NC00275 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |