Drift Sock, Big Waves, Small Boat

[K-Driz]

I searched the posts and found a lot of good information on drift socks. I have a 16' Bass Tracker and found that drift socks on smaller boats can be a real advantage on windy days, especially days that the trolling motor is not strong enough to drive into the wind. The lakes I fish sometimes have waves that are taller than the top of my tin can and sometimes taller than my motor is high. My main concern is that if I get a big drift sock and attach it to the rear or side of the boat that the bigger waves would come over the side or back and swamp the boat, perhaps capsizing it in the process, since in my head the drift sock would act like an anchor, and they it is recommended to never attach an anchor to the back or side of the boat in heavy current conditions. Should I be worried about my safety using a drift sock in 3'+ wave situations in my small watercraft?