Mayo Dam is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 455 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 Mayo Dam
The primary purpose of Mayo Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Howard Mayo (private). It impounds the Trib. Little Byrd Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 455 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 403 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Goochland |
| River/Stream | Trib. Little Byrd Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.79570, -78.07290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 403 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 403 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Howard Mayo |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA075015 |
| Federal ID | VA075015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |