Prindle Dam
Prindle Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Prindle Dam
The primary purpose of Prindle Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Prindle (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| Coordinates | 38.07620, -78.39200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William Prindle |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003243 |
| Federal ID | VA003243 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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