Prindle Dam

Prindle Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Prindle Dam

The primary purpose of Prindle Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Prindle (private).

The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAlbemarle
Coordinates38.07620, -78.39200

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWilliam Prindle
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA003243
Federal IDVA003243
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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