Beatties Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 400 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 Beatties Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Beatties Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Amanda P. Garthright (private). It impounds the Sandy Valley Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| River/Stream | Sandy Valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.62140, -77.25020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Amanda P. Garthright |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085035 |
| Federal ID | VA085035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |