Masons Mill Dam
Masons Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Brunswick County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Masons Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Masons Mill Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. It impounds the Waqua Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Brunswick |
| River/Stream | Waqua Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.91930, -77.88750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA025002 |
| Federal ID | VA025002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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