Flyway Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Northumberland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 340 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Flyway Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Flyway Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mallard Bay Property Association (private).
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Northumberland |
| Coordinates | 37.86620, -76.42940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mallard Bay Property Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA133011 |
| Federal ID | VA133011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |