Lake Claybank Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Lake Claybank Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Claybank Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Claybank Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Trib. Mill Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 434 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| River/Stream | Trib. Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.80630, -77.59610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 434 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 434 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Claybank Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085011 |
| Federal ID | VA085011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |