Goffigon Dam is an earth dam located in Northampton County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall. 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 Goffigon Dam
The primary purpose of Goffigon Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William Scott (private).
The dam stands 10 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Northampton |
| Coordinates | 37.24360, -75.94130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | William Scott |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA131009 |
| Federal ID | VA131009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |