Little Yadkin River Ws Dam #24
Little Yadkin River Ws Dam #24 is an earth dam located in Stokes County, North Carolina, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Yadkin River Ws Dam #24
The primary purpose of Little Yadkin River Ws Dam #24 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Duke Energy Corporation (public utility). It impounds the E. Prong Little Yadkin River.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
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 01/13/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| River/Stream | E. Prong Little Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 36.35290, -80.33940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05823 |
| Federal ID | NC05823 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |