Piedmont State Hospital Dam is an earth dam located in Nottoway County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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.
Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
State
Virginia
County
Nottoway
Nearest City
Burkeville
River/Stream
Lazaretto Creek - Vahu6 Cu05 Little Nottoway River - Crystal Lake