Spring Hill Dam
Spring Hill Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, Virginia, built in 1920. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Spring Hill Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Hill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Coppahaunk Swamp.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Sussex |
| River/Stream | Coppahaunk Swamp |
| Coordinates | 37.02600, -76.99820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA183005 |
| Federal ID | VA183005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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