Dillon Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Dillon Dam
The primary purpose of Dillon Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Curtis L Dillon;tony G. & Kimberly A. Hamlin (private).
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin |
| Coordinates | 37.13290, -79.85930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Curtis L Dillon;tony G. & Kimberly A. Hamlin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA067042 |
| Federal ID | VA067042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |