Jenkins Dam

Jenkins Dam is an earth dam located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Jenkins Dam

The primary purpose of Jenkins Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Jenkins Swamp.

The dam stands 11 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyIsle of Wight
River/StreamJenkins Swamp
Coordinates36.79360, -76.79830

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA093002
Federal IDVA093002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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