Atkins Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height11 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 11 ft
11 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

11 ft tall. 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 Atkins Dam

The primary purpose of Atkins Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Atkins Cabin LLC (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Creek.

The dam stands 11 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyCumberland
River/StreamTr-dry Creek
Coordinates37.35500, -78.39340

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage81 acre-ft
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAtkins Cabin LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA049014
Federal IDVA049014
More InfoState Dam Safety Program