Amelia County Dam # 17
Amelia County Dam # 17 is an earth dam located in Amelia County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
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 Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA007028 |
| Federal ID | VA007028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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