Poplar Forest Dam
Poplar Forest Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Poplar Forest Dam
The primary purpose of Poplar Forest Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Corp. For Jefferson's (private). It impounds the Tr-tomahawk Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 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 | Bedford |
| River/Stream | Tr-tomahawk Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.34880, -79.26960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Corp. for Jefferson's |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019014 |
| Federal ID | VA019014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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