Masons Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Brunswick County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall. 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 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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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 assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA025002 |
| Federal ID | VA025002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |