Lower Groves Dam is an earth dam located in New Kent County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 250 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 Lower Groves Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Groves Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Barney Groves (private). It impounds the Trib. Northern Branch of Black Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | New Kent |
| River/Stream | Trib. Northern Branch of Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.57730, -77.11410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Barney Groves |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA127020 |
| Federal ID | VA127020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |