Triple Z Dam
Triple Z Dam is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Triple Z Dam
The primary purpose of Triple Z Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard R. Zechini (private). It impounds the Tr-maple Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 454 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2017.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| River/Stream | Tr-maple Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.55580, -79.30570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Richard R. Zechini |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA009025 |
| Federal ID | VA009025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |