Lilly Lake Dam, situated in Stokes, North Carolina, serves as a key recreational hub within the region.
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Constructed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 25.8 feet, with a hydraulic height of 20.8 feet, offering a tranquil 6-acre surface area for various recreational activities. Managed by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, the dam also fulfills purposes such as fire protection, stock maintenance, and serving as a small fish pond.
Despite its fair condition assessment, Lilly Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential, warranting biennial inspections to ensure public safety. The dam's design, primarily built for recreation, caters to the Crooked Run Creek-Tr and holds a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates further accentuate its recreational and fire protection functionalities, aligning with its primary purpose.
With Virginia Foxx (R) overseeing the Congressional representation, Lilly Lake Dam epitomizes a harmonious blend of water resource management and climate resilience. As a moderate risk structure, the dam continues to evolve under the watchful eye of the NCDEQ, ensuring that its risk management measures and emergency action plans are in place to mitigate potential hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lilly Lake Dam stands as a testament to sustainable recreational development within the North Carolina landscape.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
470 |
River Or Stream |
Crooked Run Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
20.8 |
Drainage Area |
160 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Structural Height |
25.8 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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16cfs |
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1080cfs |
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|
138cfs |
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|
177cfs |
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176cfs |
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235cfs |
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