Hughes Dam
Hughes Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Hughes Dam
The primary purpose of Hughes Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by R. B. Hughes (canterbury State) (private). It impounds the Tr-terrible Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| River/Stream | Tr-terrible Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.95010, -78.98020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | R. B. Hughes (Canterbury State) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA083012 |
| Federal ID | VA083012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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