Upper Groves Dam
Upper Groves Dam is an earth dam located in New Kent County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Upper Groves Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Groves Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Barney R. & Patsy R. Groves (private). It impounds the Trib. Black Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | New Kent |
| River/Stream | Trib. Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.57940, -77.11220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Barney R. & Patsy R. Groves |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA127006 |
| Federal ID | VA127006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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