Dew Dam

Dew Dam is an earth dam located in King and Queen County, Virginia, built in 1967. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Dew Dam

The primary purpose of Dew Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 238 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyKing and Queen
Coordinates37.78680, -76.85730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length238 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage146 acre-ft
Max Storage146 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDVA097015
Federal IDVA097015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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