Shaffer & Joyce Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Shaffer & Joyce Dam, located in Stokes, North Carolina, serves a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.


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Summary

This private Earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, with a length of 283 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 410 cubic feet per second, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.

With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Shaffer & Joyce Dam has been inspected as of January 2015. While not regulated by the state, the dam plays a crucial role in water management for the Big Beaver Island Creek-Tr watershed. Despite its modest size, the dam's 5.9-acre surface area and 50-acre-foot storage capacity contribute to the overall resilience of the local water supply.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Shaffer & Joyce Dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure that supports fire protection and ecological sustainability in the region. As efforts to maintain and monitor dams like Shaffer & Joyce continue, they play a significant role in ensuring water security and environmental health for future generations.

Dam Length

283

River Or Stream

Big Beaver Island Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.9

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

422

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

21
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.