Ralph Reynolds Dam

Ralph Reynolds Dam is an earth dam located in Appomattox County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Ralph Reynolds Dam

The primary purpose of Ralph Reynolds Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Reynolds, Ralph D Sr & Ann M (private). It impounds the David Creek (direct).

The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAppomattox
River/StreamDavid Creek (direct)
Coordinates37.44870, -78.76740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length275 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerREYNOLDS, RALPH D SR & ANN M
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA011012
Federal IDVA011012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program