Deckers Dam is an earth dam located in King William County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall. 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 Deckers Dam
The primary purpose of Deckers Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Aylett Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | King William |
| River/Stream | Aylett Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.78680, -77.11990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA101010 |
| Federal ID | VA101010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |