Ransons Dam - South
Ransons Dam - South is an earth dam located in Powhatan County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Ransons Dam - South
The primary purpose of Ransons Dam - South is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rick F. Ranson (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 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 | Powhatan |
| Coordinates | 37.56800, -77.88900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rick F. Ranson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA145052 |
| Federal ID | VA145052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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