Ames Dam is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 300 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 Ames Dam
The primary purpose of Ames Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Trib. Poplar Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| River/Stream | Trib. Poplar Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.03540, -77.37050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 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 | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033103 |
| Federal ID | VA033103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |