Piedmont State Hospital 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 450 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 Piedmont State Hospital Dam
The primary purpose of Piedmont State Hospital 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 Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (private). It impounds the Lazaretto Creek - Vahu6 Cu05 Little Nottoway River - Crystal Lake near Burkeville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nottoway |
| Nearest City | Burkeville |
| River/Stream | Lazaretto Creek - Vahu6 Cu05 Little Nottoway River - Crystal Lake |
| Coordinates | 37.19310, -78.17140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Piedmont Geriatric Hospital |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA135020 |
| Federal ID | VA135020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |