Big Dan Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyStokes
Nearest CityDanbury
River/StreamUT to Dan River
Coordinates36.53730, -80.39050

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length330 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage336 acre-ft
Max Storage336 acre-ft
Normal Storage248 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBig Dan Lake Club, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01496
Federal IDNC01496
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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