Cady Lake Dam
Cady Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Cady Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cady Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. It impounds the Trib. Mechumps Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| River/Stream | Trib. Mechumps Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.73830, -77.36330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085062 |
| Federal ID | VA085062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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