Orange Dam is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall, taller than 84% 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 Orange Dam
The primary purpose of Orange Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Tr-appomattox River.
The dam stands 38 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| River/Stream | Tr-appomattox River |
| Coordinates | 37.33710, -78.51670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 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 | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA029074 |
| Federal ID | VA029074 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |