Powers Dam is an earth dam located in King and Queen County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 150 ft long. 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 Powers Dam
The primary purpose of Powers 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 Alvin Powers, Jr. and Brenda Powers Parker (private). It impounds the Market Swamp Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | King and Queen |
| River/Stream | Market Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.73360, -76.90810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Alvin Powers, Jr. and Brenda Powers Parker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA097009 |
| Federal ID | VA097009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |