Orapax Dam
Orapax Dam is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Orapax Dam
The primary purpose of Orapax Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Andrew W. & Nancy N. Dykers (private). It impounds the Trib. James River.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 396 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Goochland |
| River/Stream | Trib. James River |
| Coordinates | 37.69950, -77.94520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 396 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Andrew W. & Nancy N. Dykers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA075019 |
| Federal ID | VA075019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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