Picture Dam is an earth dam located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 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 Picture Dam
The primary purpose of Picture Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Picture Lake Development, Llc;virginia Motorsports Park, Lc (private). It impounds the Picture Branch.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 567 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Dinwiddie |
| River/Stream | Picture Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.16330, -77.51560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 567 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 567 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Picture Lake Development, Llc;virginia Motorsports Park, Lc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA053003 |
| Federal ID | VA053003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |