Big Hickory Pond A Dam
Big Hickory Pond A Dam is an earth dam located in Surry County, North Carolina, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Big Hickory Pond A Dam
The primary purpose of Big Hickory Pond A 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 Vestal Farm, Llc (private). It impounds the Ut To Robertson Creek near Elkin.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Nearest City | Elkin |
| River/Stream | Ut To Robertson Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.44670, -80.88890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 62 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Vestal Farm, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05593 |
| Federal ID | NC05593 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |