Big Hickory Pond B Dam
Big Hickory Pond B Dam is an earth dam located in Surry County, North Carolina, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Big Hickory Pond B Dam
The primary purpose of Big Hickory Pond B 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 Monroe R Southard (private). It impounds the Ut To Mitchell River.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, 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 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| River/Stream | Ut To Mitchell River |
| Coordinates | 36.44660, -80.87720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Monroe R Southard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05599 |
| Federal ID | NC05599 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |