Northampton Dam # 2 is an earth dam located in Northampton County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height10 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 225 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 Northampton Dam # 2
The primary purpose of Northampton Dam # 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Northampton |
| Coordinates | 37.30120, -75.97790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA131012 |
| Federal ID | VA131012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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