Cox Lake Dam
Cox Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Stokes County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cox Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cox Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Billy U Kehrberg (private). It impounds the Little Yadkin River near Donnoha.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/11/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| Nearest City | Donnoha |
| River/Stream | Little Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 36.28800, -80.43600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Billy U Kehrberg |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01500 |
| Federal ID | NC01500 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |