Whitakers Dam is an earth dam located in Amelia County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 325 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Whitakers Dam
The primary purpose of Whitakers Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ralph Whitaker (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amelia |
| Coordinates | 37.29650, -77.99830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ralph Whitaker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA007009 |
| Federal ID | VA007009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |