Compton Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Culpeper County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Compton Dam #1
The primary purpose of Compton Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James A. Compton (private). It impounds the Tr-muddy Run.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Culpeper |
| River/Stream | Tr-muddy Run |
| Coordinates | 38.55780, -78.03830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | James A. Compton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA047012 |
| Federal ID | VA047012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |