Clarkes Dam is an earth dam located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height17 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 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 Clarkes Dam
The primary purpose of Clarkes Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Tr-hatcher Run.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Dinwiddie |
| River/Stream | Tr-hatcher Run |
| Coordinates | 37.17540, -77.54370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 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 | VA053006 |
| Federal ID | VA053006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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