Carter Family Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 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 Carter Family Dam
The primary purpose of Carter Family Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carter Family Partnership (private).
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin |
| Coordinates | 36.93480, -79.87820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carter Family Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA067010 |
| Federal ID | VA067010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |