Ralph Reynolds Dam is an earth dam located in Appomattox County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 275 ft long, taller than 55% 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 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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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Appomattox |
| River/Stream | David Creek (direct) |
| Coordinates | 37.44870, -78.76740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Reynolds, Ralph D Sr & Ann M |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA011012 |
| Federal ID | VA011012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |