Hereford Dam
Hereford Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Hereford Dam
The primary purpose of Hereford Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sam And Linda Hereford (private).
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Henry |
| Coordinates | 36.65050, -79.92750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sam and Linda Hereford |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA089028 |
| Federal ID | VA089028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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