Reaves Dam
Reaves Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reaves Dam
The primary purpose of Reaves Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Frederick F Reaves (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| Coordinates | 36.56160, -78.88040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Frederick F Reaves |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA083024 |
| Federal ID | VA083024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |