Thorton Dam
Thorton Dam is an earth dam located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Thorton Dam
The primary purpose of Thorton Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tommy K. & Lacey M. Thorton (private). It impounds the Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pittsylvania |
| River/Stream | Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.65940, -79.27410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Tommy K. & Lacey M. Thorton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA143022 |
| Federal ID | VA143022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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