Lucas Dam is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 200 ft long. 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 Lucas Dam
The primary purpose of Lucas Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Forsip Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| River/Stream | Forsip Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.57230, -78.61720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA029023 |
| Federal ID | VA029023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |