Upper Ayers Dam
Upper Ayers Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Upper Ayers Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Ayers Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Linward Austin Ayers (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet.
The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/1982. That was over 43 years ago.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Cumberland |
| Coordinates | 37.32750, -78.39280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Linward Austin Ayers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA049021 |
| Federal ID | VA049021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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