Snyder Dam

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

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspection07/11/2022
Height12 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 12 ft
12 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

12 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.

About Snyder Dam

The primary purpose of Snyder Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Anna Mirra;donald J Snyder;the C D Fleming Jr Charitable Trust Foundation Inc (private). It impounds the Selby Mill Branch.

The dam stands 12 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 219 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.

The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2022.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyAccomack
River/StreamSelby Mill Branch
Coordinates38.00150, -75.44310

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage219 acre-ft
Max Storage219 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAnna Mirra;donald J Snyder;the C D Fleming Jr Charitable Trust Foundation Inc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Last Inspection07/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA001005
Federal IDVA001005
More InfoState Dam Safety Program