Whistle Dam #1
Whistle Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Whistle Dam #1
The primary purpose of Whistle Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hyatt, Elizabeth A., Trustee Of The Elizabeth A. Hyatt Trust (private). It impounds the Trib. Stockton Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Trib. Stockton Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.00510, -78.79730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hyatt, Elizabeth A., Trustee of the Elizabeth A. Hyatt Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003120 |
| Federal ID | VA003120 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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