Dodson Dam

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

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height26 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 26 ft
26 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

26 ft tall and 280 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Dodson Dam

The primary purpose of Dodson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert J Dodson (private).

The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyHenry
Coordinates36.70090, -79.82420

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length280 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage41 acre-ft
Max Storage41 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRobert J Dodson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA089038
Federal IDVA089038
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