Walston Creek Dam

Walston Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Accomack County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Walston Creek Dam

The primary purpose of Walston Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eugene Smith (private). It impounds the Walston Creek.

The dam stands 14 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 354 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAccomack
River/StreamWalston Creek
Coordinates37.71250, -75.62050

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage354 acre-ft
Max Storage354 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEugene Smith
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA001006
Federal IDVA001006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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