State Prison Camp #12 Dam

State Prison Camp #12 Dam is an earth dam located in Fluvanna 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 ft
17 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

17 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 State Prison Camp #12 Dam

The primary purpose of State Prison Camp #12 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Va Department of Corrections (state).

The dam stands 17 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyFluvanna
Coordinates37.98280, -78.26440

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage84 acre-ft
Max Storage84 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVa Department of Corrections
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA065014
Federal IDVA065014
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