Grizzard #2 Dam

Grizzard #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford 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 and 300 ft long, 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 Grizzard #2 Dam

The primary purpose of Grizzard #2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Danny L. Grizzard (private).

The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyBedford
Coordinates37.21560, -79.65210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length300 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage82 acre-ft
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDanny L. Grizzard
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA019065
Federal IDVA019065
More InfoState Dam Safety Program