Greg Lester Dam
Greg Lester Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Greg Lester Dam
The primary purpose of Greg Lester Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Greg Lester (private). It impounds the Trib- Elk Cr..
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 359 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/12/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| River/Stream | Trib- Elk Cr. |
| Coordinates | 37.35720, -79.34150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 359 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 359 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 298 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Greg Lester |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019033 |
| Federal ID | VA019033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |