Delaware Properties Dam

Delaware Properties 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
Height32 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 32 ft
32 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

32 ft tall, taller than 74% 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 Delaware Properties Dam

The primary purpose of Delaware Properties Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.

The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyBedford
Coordinates37.26110, -79.31880

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage111 acre-ft
Max Storage111 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA019085
Federal IDVA019085
More InfoState Dam Safety Program