Holdaway Dam is an earth dam located in Patrick County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 280 ft long, taller than 82% 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 Holdaway Dam
The primary purpose of Holdaway Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kennie a Holdaway (private).
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Patrick |
| Coordinates | 36.62810, -80.52280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kennie a Holdaway |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA141045 |
| Federal ID | VA141045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |