General Albert's Dam is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 General Albert's Dam
The primary purpose of General Albert's Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John G. Albert (private). It impounds the Tr-graham Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| River/Stream | Tr-graham Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.52410, -79.19140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John G. Albert |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA009015 |
| Federal ID | VA009015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |