Austin Dam is an earth dam located in Nottoway County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 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 Austin Dam
The primary purpose of Austin 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 E. Austin (private). It impounds the Tr-west Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nottoway |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.23920, -78.04280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | William E. Austin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA135016 |
| Federal ID | VA135016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |