Thomas Raber Dam

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

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height29 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 29 ft
29 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

29 ft tall, taller than 65% 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 Thomas Raber Dam

The primary purpose of Thomas Raber Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Raber, Thomas C (private). It impounds the Webb Mill Creek.

The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyAppomattox
River/StreamWebb Mill Creek
Coordinates37.38460, -78.68630

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage102 acre-ft
Max Storage102 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRaber, Thomas C
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA011015
Federal IDVA011015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program