Old Grays Dam

Old Grays Dam is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Old Grays Dam

The primary purpose of Old Grays Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Mays Run.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCaroline
River/StreamMays Run
Coordinates38.03160, -77.42100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length800 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage179 acre-ft
Max Storage179 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA033023
Federal IDVA033023
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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