Mitchells Dam is a gravity dam located in Greensville County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Mitchells Dam

Mitchells Dam is a dam in Greensville, Virginia. It impounds the Fontaine Creek.

The dam stands 10 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 84 square miles.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyGreensville
River/StreamFontaine Creek
Coordinates36.63210, -77.64580

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage102 acre-ft
Max Storage102 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Drainage Area84 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA081008
Federal IDVA081008
More InfoState Dam Safety Program