Hurts Dam is an earth dam located in Nottoway County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 600 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 Hurts Dam
The primary purpose of Hurts Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Wallace Bennett Hurt (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary to Little Nottoway River - Vahu6 Cu06 Nottoway River near Blackstone.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nottoway |
| Nearest City | Blackstone |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary to Little Nottoway River - Vahu6 Cu06 Nottoway River |
| Coordinates | 37.06860, -78.05440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Wallace Bennett Hurt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA135013 |
| Federal ID | VA135013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |