Ferron Dam is an earth dam located in Louisa County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Ferron Dam
The primary purpose of Ferron Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jompal, Mark (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Louisa |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.02890, -78.27030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jompal, Mark |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA109018 |
| Federal ID | VA109018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |