Walston Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Accomack County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 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 Walston Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Walston Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eugene Smith (private). It impounds the Walston Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 354 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| River/Stream | Walston Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.71250, -75.62050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Eugene Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA001006 |
| Federal ID | VA001006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |