Staunton River Corp Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 480 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 Staunton River Corp Dam
The primary purpose of Staunton River Corp Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Staunton River Corp. (private).
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| Coordinates | 36.90820, -78.73900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Staunton River Corp. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA083071 |
| Federal ID | VA083071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |