Old Grays Dam
Old Grays Dam is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Old Grays Dam
The primary purpose of Old Grays Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Mays Run.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| River/Stream | Mays Run |
| Coordinates | 38.03160, -77.42100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033023 |
| Federal ID | VA033023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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