Gilliam Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall, taller than 89% 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 Gilliam Dam
The primary purpose of Gilliam Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert L. Gilliam (private). It impounds the Tr-lawsons Creek.
The dam stands 43 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| River/Stream | Tr-lawsons Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.66290, -78.94060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert L. Gilliam |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA083005 |
| Federal ID | VA083005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |