Powers 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
Height25 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Powers Dam
Powers Dam is a dam in Bedford, Virginia. The dam is owned by John H. Powers (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| Coordinates | 37.22460, -79.65530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | John H. Powers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019071 |
| Federal ID | VA019071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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