Fluvanna Correction Ctr for Women Dam is an earth dam located in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall, taller than 78% 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 Fluvanna Correction Ctr for Women Dam
The primary purpose of Fluvanna Correction Ctr for Women Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Va Department of Corrections (state). It impounds the From Mechunk Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/22/2005. That was over 21 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fluvanna |
| River/Stream | From Mechunk Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.98250, -78.26670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Va Department of Corrections |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA065021 |
| Federal ID | VA065021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |