Atkinson Dam
Atkinson Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Atkinson Dam
The primary purpose of Atkinson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Atkinson, Melba S. (private). It impounds the Trib. Buck Mountain Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Trib. Buck Mountain Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.15670, -78.53170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Atkinson, Melba S. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003119 |
| Federal ID | VA003119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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