Parker No. 1 Dam

Parker No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Parker No. 1 Dam

The primary purpose of Parker No. 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Tr-seacock Swamp.

The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 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-seacock Swamp
Coordinates36.96050, -76.98700

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage69 acre-ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDVA183019
Federal IDVA183019
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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