Hughes Dam

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

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height21 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 21 ft
21 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

21 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 Hughes Dam

The primary purpose of Hughes Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by R. B. Hughes (canterbury State) (private). It impounds the Tr-terrible Creek.

The dam stands 21 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyHalifax
River/StreamTr-terrible Creek
Coordinates36.95010, -78.98020

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage69 acre-ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerR. B. Hughes (canterbury State)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA083012
Federal IDVA083012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program