Lewis Dam

Lewis Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Lewis Dam

The primary purpose of Lewis Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-nottoway River.

The dam stands 13 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 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

StateVirginia
CountySussex
River/StreamTr-nottoway River
Coordinates36.89110, -77.44960

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage89 acre-ft
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA183018
Federal IDVA183018
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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