Smithfield Downs Golf Course Dam is an earth dam located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Smithfield Downs Golf Course Dam
The primary purpose of Smithfield Downs Golf Course Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by St. Lukes Village Llc C/o Mccale Development Corporation (private). It impounds the Jones Creek - Vahu6 Jl41 Pagan River - Jones Creek near Smithfield.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
State
Virginia
County
Isle of Wight
Nearest City
Smithfield
River/Stream
Jones Creek - Vahu6 Jl41 Pagan River - Jones Creek
Coordinates
36.94430, -76.57960
Physical Characteristics
Dam Type
Earth
NID Height
18 ft
Dam Height
18 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Storage & Hydraulics
NID Storage
87 acre-ft
Max Storage
87 acre-ft
Normal Storage
15 acre-ft
Surface Area
4 acres
Drainage Area
0 sq mi
Ownership & Safety
Purpose
Recreation
Owner
St. Lukes Village LLC c/o McCale Development Corporation