Byrd Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Virginia, built in 2017. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall, taller than 72% 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 Byrd Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Byrd Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Jblc LLC (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary of Little Beaver Creek - Vahu6 Jm12 Beaver Creek near Lynchburg.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2017, the structure is relatively new.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Lynchburg |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary of Little Beaver Creek - Vahu6 Jm12 Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.36200, -79.02280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Jblc LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA031032 |
| Federal ID | VA031032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |