Barrett Dam

Barrett 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
Height18 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 18 ft
18 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

18 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 Barrett Dam

The primary purpose of Barrett Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J. H. Barrett (private).

The dam stands 18 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyCumberland
Coordinates37.60240, -78.18070

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJ. H. Barrett
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA049040
Federal IDVA049040
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