Gwathmeys Dam

Gwathmeys Dam is an earth dam located in King and Queen County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyKing and Queen
River/StreamTrib. Mattaponi R.
Coordinates37.77220, -77.03030

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length500 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage169 acre-ft
Max Storage169 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRichard C Gwathmey
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA097012
Federal IDVA097012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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