Wrights Dam
Wrights Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
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 Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085010 |
| Federal ID | VA085010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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