Givan Family Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Stokes County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Givan Family Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Givan Family Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Givan Family Farm II, LLC (private). It impounds the Ut to Big River Island Creek near Madison.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| Nearest City | Madison |
| River/Stream | Ut to Big River Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.47700, -80.07100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Givan Family Farm II, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC07457 |
| Federal ID | NC07457 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |