Decoursey Dam
Decoursey Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Decoursey Dam
The primary purpose of Decoursey Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Donald W. Decoursey (private).
The dam stands 21 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/10/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Orange |
| Coordinates | 38.20160, -77.86570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Donald W. DeCoursey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA137012 |
| Federal ID | VA137012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |