Flippen Dam
Flippen Dam is a rockfill dam located in Cumberland County, Virginia, built in 1900. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Flippen Dam
The primary purpose of Flippen Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pam Layman (private). It impounds the Muddy Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.56680, -78.15320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pam Layman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA049007 |
| Federal ID | VA049007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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