Linton Dam is an earth dam located in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 412 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Linton Dam
The primary purpose of Linton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by G. Moore;j. Regn (private). It impounds the Byrd Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 412 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 355 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fluvanna |
| River/Stream | Byrd Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.92740, -78.17600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 412 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | G. Moore;j. Regn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA065003 |
| Federal ID | VA065003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |