Wade Dam #2
Wade Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Halifax County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Wade Dam #2
The primary purpose of Wade Dam #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Wade (private). It impounds the Chalmers Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| River/Stream | Chalmers Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.64330, -79.05560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John Wade |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA083016 |
| Federal ID | VA083016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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