Andersons Dam is an earth dam located in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 360 ft long, taller than 87% 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 Andersons Dam
The primary purpose of Andersons Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tarnwood Farm Corporation (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/1996. That was over 30 years ago.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fluvanna |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.99070, -78.30630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Tarnwood Farm Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA065015 |
| Federal ID | VA065015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |