Dew Dam is an earth dam located in King and Queen County, Virginia, built in 1967. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 238 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 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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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | King and Queen |
| Coordinates | 37.78680, -76.85730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 238 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA097015 |
| Federal ID | VA097015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |