Muddiman Dam is an earth dam located in Appomattox County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 78% 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 Muddiman Dam
The primary purpose of Muddiman Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Muddiman Family Trust (private). It impounds the South Fork of the Appomattox River - Vahu6 Ja01 Appomattox River - Wolf Creek near Appomattox.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 319 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/2020.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Appomattox |
| Nearest City | Appomattox |
| River/Stream | South Fork of the Appomattox River - Vahu6 Ja01 Appomattox River - Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.34880, -78.79060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 319 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 319 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Muddiman Family Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA011011 |
| Federal ID | VA011011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |