Big Hickory Pond A Dam

Surry County, North Carolina (near Elkin)

River/Stream: UT to Robertson Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
53 ft
Dam Length
310 ft
Reservoir Storage
85 acre-ft
Year Completed
2004
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
62 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2014-03-20

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC05593
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.44670, -80.88890
Age
22 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.