Long Dam
Long Dam is an earth dam located in Northampton County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Long Dam
The primary purpose of Long Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Old Plantation Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 506 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Northampton |
| River/Stream | Old Plantation Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.24580, -75.98500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 506 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA131002 |
| Federal ID | VA131002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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