Strong Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 220 ft long. 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 Strong Dam
The primary purpose of Strong Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lewis M Strong (private).
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| Coordinates | 36.81740, -79.13850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lewis M Strong |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA083042 |
| Federal ID | VA083042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |