Arnolds Dam

Arnolds Dam is an earth dam located in Nottoway County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height25 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 25 ft
25 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Arnolds Dam

The primary purpose of Arnolds Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Irving J. Arnold (private). It impounds the Tr-little West Creek.

The dam stands 25 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyNottoway
River/StreamTr-little West Creek
Coordinates37.23260, -78.11830

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerIrving J. Arnold
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA135019
Federal IDVA135019
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