Gwathmeys Dam is an earth dam located in King and Queen County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 500 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 Gwathmeys Dam
The primary purpose of Gwathmeys Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard C Gwathmey (private). It impounds the Trib. Mattaponi R..
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | King and Queen |
| River/Stream | Trib. Mattaponi R. |
| Coordinates | 37.77220, -77.03030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Richard C Gwathmey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA097012 |
| Federal ID | VA097012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |