Wrights Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 250 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 Wrights Dam
The primary purpose of Wrights Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hilda Wright (private). It impounds the Trib. Matadequin Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| River/Stream | Trib. Matadequin Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.64000, -77.24200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hilda Wright |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085010 |
| Federal ID | VA085010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |