Watermarks Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Watermarks Dam
The primary purpose of Watermarks Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James River Farm, LLC (private). It impounds the Trib. James Rver.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Trib. James Rver |
| Coordinates | 37.77330, -78.54170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James River Farm, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003113 |
| Federal ID | VA003113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |