Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam is an earth dam located in Louisa County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Beaver Dam
The primary purpose of Beaver Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nathaniel Or Heather Wiley (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Louisa |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.01780, -78.25360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nathaniel or Heather Wiley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA109027 |
| Federal ID | VA109027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |