Ames Dam
Ames Dam is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Ames Dam
The primary purpose of Ames Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Trib. Poplar Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 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 | Caroline |
| River/Stream | Trib. Poplar Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.03540, -77.37050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033103 |
| Federal ID | VA033103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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