Edwards Dam is an earth dam located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall. 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 Edwards Dam
The primary purpose of Edwards Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Edwards Farm;edwards Farm;edwards Farm (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary of Champion Swamp (creek) - Vahu6 Jl40 Cypress Creek near Smithfield.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Isle of Wight |
| Nearest City | Smithfield |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary of Champion Swamp (creek) - Vahu6 Jl40 Cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.92560, -76.63180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Edwards Farm;edwards Farm;edwards Farm |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA093001 |
| Federal ID | VA093001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |