Watts Dam
Watts Dam is an earth dam located in Nelson County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Watts Dam
The primary purpose of Watts Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-black Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nelson |
| River/Stream | Tr-black Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.71420, -78.94250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA125008 |
| Federal ID | VA125008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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