Robins Dam is an earth dam located in Gloucester County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height16 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 16 ft
16 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

16 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 Robins Dam

The primary purpose of Robins Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Wilson Creek.

The dam stands 16 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 219 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyGloucester
River/StreamWilson Creek
Coordinates37.37220, -76.50600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage219 acre-ft
Max Storage219 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA073004
Federal IDVA073004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program