Mayes Dam
Mayes Dam is a buttress dam located in Sussex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Mayes Dam
The primary purpose of Mayes Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Tr-harris Swamp.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Sussex |
| River/Stream | Tr-harris Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.87930, -77.51600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA183015 |
| Federal ID | VA183015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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