Spring Valley Dam
Spring Valley Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Spring Valley Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Valley Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Crown Orchard Company (private). It impounds the Perry Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 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 | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Perry Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.94500, -78.76830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Crown Orchard Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003114 |
| Federal ID | VA003114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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