Cattail Swamp Dam
Cattail Swamp Dam is an earth dam located in New Kent County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cattail Swamp Dam
The primary purpose of Cattail Swamp Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William O. Grubb (private). It impounds the Cattail Swamp.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 344 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | New Kent |
| River/Stream | Cattail Swamp |
| Coordinates | 37.56690, -77.16360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William O. Grubb |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA127004 |
| Federal ID | VA127004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |