Powell Dam
Powell Dam is an earth dam located in York County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Powell Dam
The primary purpose of Powell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dod Camp Perry (federal). It impounds the Tr-york River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | York |
| River/Stream | Tr-york River |
| Coordinates | 37.35720, -76.66080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DOD Camp Perry |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA199009 |
| Federal ID | VA199009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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