Lancaster 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
Height27 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% 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 Lancaster Dam
The primary purpose of Lancaster Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Cumberland |
| Coordinates | 37.32170, -78.37290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA049035 |
| Federal ID | VA049035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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