Reese Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 460 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 Reese Dam
The primary purpose of Reese Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Julius H Reese (private).
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| Coordinates | 36.80130, -78.82540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Julius H Reese |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA083068 |
| Federal ID | VA083068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |