Stokes Dam is an earth dam located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 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 Stokes Dam
The primary purpose of Stokes Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Allen Ailstock (one of the Owners) (private). It impounds the Hatcher Run.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Dinwiddie |
| River/Stream | Hatcher Run |
| Coordinates | 37.15650, -77.63160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Allen Ailstock (one of the Owners) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA053012 |
| Federal ID | VA053012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |