Lower Ayers Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Lower Ayers Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Ayers Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Martin A. Ayers (private).
The dam stands 28 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/1982. That was over 44 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Cumberland |
| Coordinates | 37.32720, -78.39530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Martin A. Ayers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA049022 |
| Federal ID | VA049022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |