Fitzgerald Dam is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 310 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Fitzgerald Dam
The primary purpose of Fitzgerald Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joseph and Florence Fitzgerald (private). It impounds the Tr-little Rock Island Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Rock Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.68780, -78.52790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joseph and Florence Fitzgerald |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA029028 |
| Federal ID | VA029028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |