Mabe Dam
Mabe Dam is an earth dam located in Stokes County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mabe Dam
The primary purpose of Mabe Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by George T Mabe (private). It impounds the Little Creek near Lawsonville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 113 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 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 12/12/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| Nearest City | Lawsonville |
| River/Stream | Little Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.49660, -80.23960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 113 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | George T Mabe |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04194 |
| Federal ID | NC04194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |