Stokes Lake Dam
Stokes Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Davidson County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stokes Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stokes Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Hubbard Realty Of W-s, Inc. (private). It impounds the N. Potts Creek near Tyro.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/30/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davidson |
| Nearest City | Tyro |
| River/Stream | N. Potts Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.78770, -80.33570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Hubbard Realty of W-S, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05514 |
| Federal ID | NC05514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |