Barnard Dam

Barnard Dam is an earth dam located in Amelia County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height18 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 18 ft
18 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

18 ft tall. 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 Barnard Dam

The primary purpose of Barnard Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kenny Barnard (private).

The dam stands 18 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmelia
Coordinates37.28580, -77.98530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerKenny Barnard
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA007008
Federal IDVA007008
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