Grassy Dam
Grassy Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Grassy Dam
The primary purpose of Grassy Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Loupassi Manuel G Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Grassy Swamp Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| River/Stream | Grassy Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.70610, -77.53760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Loupassi Manuel G Limited Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085023 |
| Federal ID | VA085023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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