Poore Dam
Poore Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Poore Dam
The primary purpose of Poore Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Poore Family Trust (private).
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 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 |
| Coordinates | 36.54990, -78.74700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Poore family Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA083049 |
| Federal ID | VA083049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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