Michie Dam is an earth dam located in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 295 ft long. 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 Michie Dam
The primary purpose of Michie Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Boston Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 295 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fluvanna |
| River/Stream | Boston Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.91990, -78.35670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA065005 |
| Federal ID | VA065005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |