Oakes Dam
Oakes Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Oakes Dam
The primary purpose of Oakes Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Tr-ballous Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| River/Stream | Tr-ballous Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.70150, -79.02030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA083023 |
| Federal ID | VA083023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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