Crown Orchard South Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 250 ft long, taller than 84% 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 Crown Orchard South Dam
The primary purpose of Crown Orchard South Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Crown Orchard Company No 1 C/o Mr (private). It impounds the Tr-stillhouse Creek.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Tr-stillhouse Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.95430, -78.74180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Crown Orchard Company No 1 C/o Mr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003152 |
| Federal ID | VA003152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |