Lucas Dam
Lucas Dam is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
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 Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA029023 |
| Federal ID | VA029023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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