Mays Dam
Mays Dam is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Mays Dam
The primary purpose of Mays Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by K. Elwood , Samuel L. & J. Jerry Mays (private). It impounds the Sneads Run.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 02/11/1992. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| River/Stream | Sneads Run |
| Coordinates | 37.66720, -79.14910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | K. Elwood , Samuel L. & J. Jerry Mays |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA009009 |
| Federal ID | VA009009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |