Kellam Dam
Kellam Dam is an earth dam located in Northampton County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Kellam Dam
The primary purpose of Kellam Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Herncliff Farm Llc (private). It impounds the Direct To Confluence Of The Gulf And Chesapeake Bay - Vahu6 Lower Chesapeake - Hungards Creek near Eastville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 251 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 05/09/2019.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Northampton |
| Nearest City | Eastville |
| River/Stream | Direct To Confluence Of The Gulf And Chesapeake Bay - Vahu6 Lower Chesapeake - Hungards Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.36810, -75.98170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,265 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Herncliff Farm LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA131004 |
| Federal ID | VA131004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |