Normans Dam

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

About Normans Dam

The primary purpose of Normans Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Franklin & Paige Thigpen (private). It impounds the Tastine Swamp.

The dam stands 16 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyKing and Queen
River/StreamTastine Swamp
Coordinates37.63700, -76.78000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage275 acre-ft
Max Storage275 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFranklin & Paige Thigpen
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA097018
Federal IDVA097018
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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