Upper Tanyard Run Dam
Upper Tanyard Run Dam is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Upper Tanyard Run Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Tanyard Run 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 Virginia Polo Inc. (private). It impounds the Tanyard Run.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| River/Stream | Tanyard Run |
| Coordinates | 38.08860, -77.46610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Virginia Polo Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033112 |
| Federal ID | VA033112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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