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

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height24 ft

Dam profile

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

24 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 Cage Dam

The primary purpose of Cage Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert F. Cage (private). It impounds the Rocky Br. Woods Creek.

The dam stands 24 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyHalifax
River/StreamRocky Br. Woods Creek
Coordinates36.71290, -78.88330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage138 acre-ft
Max Storage138 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRobert F. Cage
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA083035
Federal IDVA083035
More InfoState Dam Safety Program