Lower Tanyard Swamp Dam is a dam located in Caroline County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height12 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 275 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 Lower Tanyard Swamp Dam
Lower Tanyard Swamp Dam is a dam in Caroline, Virginia. It impounds the Tanyard Swamp.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| River/Stream | Tanyard Swamp |
| Coordinates | 37.95680, -77.30310 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033076 |
| Federal ID | VA033076 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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