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

StateVirginia
CountyHalifax
River/StreamChalmers Creek
Coordinates36.64330, -79.05560

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length310 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJohn Wade
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA083016
Federal IDVA083016
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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