Lucas Trust Dam is an earth dam located in Appomattox County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 550 ft long. 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 Lucas Trust Dam
The primary purpose of Lucas Trust Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lucas Family Trust Lucas, Thomas K (private). It impounds the Appomattox River (direct).
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Appomattox |
| River/Stream | Appomattox River (direct) |
| Coordinates | 37.34780, -78.64850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lucas Family Trust Lucas, Thomas K |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA011010 |
| Federal ID | VA011010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |