Lorton Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 215 ft long, taller than 87% 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 Lorton Dam
The primary purpose of Lorton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Donald E. Sr. & Wanda P. Lorton (private).
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| Coordinates | 37.23010, -79.72590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Donald E. Sr. & Wanda P. Lorton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019075 |
| Federal ID | VA019075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |