General Albert's Dam

General Albert's Dam is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
River/StreamTr-graham Creek
Coordinates37.52410, -79.19140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage86 acre-ft
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJohn G. Albert
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA009015
Federal IDVA009015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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