Epes Dam
Epes Dam is an earth dam located in Nottoway County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Epes Dam
The primary purpose of Epes Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lewis W Irby (private). It impounds the Horsepen Creek - Vahu6 Cu06 Little Nottoway River - Whetstone Creek near Blackstone.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 701 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/21/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nottoway |
| Nearest City | Blackstone |
| River/Stream | Horsepen Creek - Vahu6 Cu06 Little Nottoway River - Whetstone Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.04420, -78.09130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 701 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 701 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,232 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lewis W Irby |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/21/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA135002 |
| Federal ID | VA135002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |