Sneads Dam is an earth dam located in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 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 Sneads Dam
The primary purpose of Sneads Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Patricia Washburn (private). It impounds the Kettlestick Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lunenburg |
| River/Stream | Kettlestick Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.91280, -78.14780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Patricia Washburn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA111001 |
| Federal ID | VA111001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |