Prince Edward County Dam # 9
Prince Edward County Dam # 9 is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Prince Edward County Dam # 9
The primary purpose of Prince Edward County Dam # 9 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sterling Investments (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| Coordinates | 37.21930, -78.49360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sterling Investments |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA147061 |
| Federal ID | VA147061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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