Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Northampton County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 485 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 Smith Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tom Smith (private). It impounds the Tr-the Gulf.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Northampton |
| River/Stream | Tr-the Gulf |
| Coordinates | 37.36300, -75.98490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Tom Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA131003 |
| Federal ID | VA131003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |