Elliotts Dam is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 350 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 Elliotts Dam
The primary purpose of Elliotts Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maracossic, LLC (private). It impounds the Maracossic Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 454 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/12/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| River/Stream | Maracossic Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.03540, -77.31350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Maracossic, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033018 |
| Federal ID | VA033018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |