Amelia County Dam # 17 is an earth dam located in Amelia County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 530 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Amelia County Dam # 17
The primary purpose of Amelia County Dam # 17 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Brian T. Pembelton (private).
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 199 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amelia |
| Coordinates | 37.31080, -77.95400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Brian T. Pembelton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA007028 |
| Federal ID | VA007028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |