Wade Dam #4

Wade Dam #4 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
Height27 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 27 ft
27 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

27 ft tall, taller than 59% 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 Wade Dam #4

The primary purpose of Wade Dam #4 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 Tr-chalmers.

The dam stands 27 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyHalifax
River/StreamTr-chalmers
Coordinates36.62920, -79.06370

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage63 acre-ft
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDVA083019
Federal IDVA083019
More InfoState Dam Safety Program