Northampton Dam # 3
Northampton Dam # 3 is an earth dam located in Northampton County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Northampton Dam # 3
The primary purpose of Northampton Dam # 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 147 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 |
| Coordinates | 37.24150, -76.00080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| 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 | VA131013 |
| Federal ID | VA131013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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