Nelson County Dam #2 is a dam located in Nelson County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 87% 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 Nelson County Dam #2
Nelson County Dam #2 is a dam in Nelson, Virginia.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nelson |
| Coordinates | 37.87780, -79.14630 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 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 | VA125016 |
| Federal ID | VA125016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |