Nelson County Dam #1 is a dam located in Nelson County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height19 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 180 ft long. 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 Nelson County Dam #1
Nelson County Dam #1 is a dam in Nelson, Virginia.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nelson |
| Coordinates | 37.95750, -78.83910 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA125015 |
| Federal ID | VA125015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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