Epperson Dam is an earth dam located in Patrick County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 610 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Epperson Dam
Epperson Dam is a dam in Patrick, Virginia. The dam is owned by Stuart W Epperson (private).
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Patrick |
| Coordinates | 36.57950, -80.47660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Stuart W Epperson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA141033 |
| Federal ID | VA141033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |