Cross Dam

Cross Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height28 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 28 ft
28 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

28 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Cross Dam

The primary purpose of Cross Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Stanley and C. Felix Cross (private). It impounds the Trib. Campbell Creek.

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyHanover
River/StreamTrib. Campbell Creek
Coordinates37.72310, -77.39990

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length350 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage280 acre-ft
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerStanley and C. Felix Cross
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA085066
Federal IDVA085066
More InfoState Dam Safety Program