Dixon-parson Dam is an earth dam located in Northampton County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 40 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 Dixon-parson Dam
The primary purpose of Dixon-parson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Elliotts Creek - Vahu6 Cb46 Lower Chesapeake Bay - Cherrystone Inlet near Exmore.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Northampton |
| Nearest City | Exmore |
| River/Stream | Elliotts Creek - Vahu6 Cb46 Lower Chesapeake Bay - Cherrystone Inlet |
| Coordinates | 37.21510, -76.00080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA131001 |
| Federal ID | VA131001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |