Routes 522 & 605 Dam is an earth dam located in Louisa County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall, taller than 80% 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 Routes 522 & 605 Dam
The primary purpose of Routes 522 & 605 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 357 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Louisa |
| Coordinates | 37.98250, -77.89830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 357 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 357 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA109069 |
| Federal ID | VA109069 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |