Benjamin Thomas Dam
Benjamin Thomas Dam is an earth dam located in Accomack County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Benjamin Thomas Dam
The primary purpose of Benjamin Thomas Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Benjamin B. And Terry Thomas (private).
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 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
| State | Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Coordinates | 37.88870, -75.49350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Benjamin B. and Terry Thomas |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA001010 |
| Federal ID | VA001010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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