Morris Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 400 ft long. 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 Morris Dam
The primary purpose of Morris Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gordon Morris;jean Morris (private). It impounds the Tr-fishing Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 183 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Tr-fishing Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.14710, -78.50500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gordon Morris;jean Morris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003156 |
| Federal ID | VA003156 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |