Sports Dam
Sports Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Sports Dam
The primary purpose of Sports Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Randolph Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 273 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Randolph Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.62950, -78.22900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA049009 |
| Federal ID | VA049009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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