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
| State | Virginia |
| County | King and Queen |
| River/Stream | Tastine Swamp |
| Coordinates | 37.63700, -76.78000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Franklin & Paige Thigpen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA097018 |
| Federal ID | VA097018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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