Miller Place Dam is an earth dam located in Culpeper County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 400 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 Miller Place Dam
The primary purpose of Miller Place Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Belle Meade Farm Llc;w. Stanley Hawkins (private). It impounds the Brook Run.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Culpeper |
| River/Stream | Brook Run |
| Coordinates | 38.41510, -77.87810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Belle Meade Farm Llc;w. Stanley Hawkins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA047015 |
| Federal ID | VA047015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |