Drake Dam

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

About Drake Dam

The primary purpose of Drake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.

The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPatrick
Coordinates36.56680, -80.34290

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length230 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA141031
Federal IDVA141031
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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