Murcielago Southwest Dam
Murcielago Southwest Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Murcielago Southwest Dam
The primary purpose of Murcielago Southwest Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Murcielago Enterprises, Llc (private). It impounds the Trib. Briery Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Trib. Briery Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.86520, -78.43450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Murcielago Enterprises, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003052 |
| Federal ID | VA003052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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