Giles Dam
Giles Dam is an earth dam located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Giles Dam
The primary purpose of Giles Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Green Rock Branch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 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
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pittsylvania |
| River/Stream | Green Rock Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.80350, -79.44630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA143027 |
| Federal ID | VA143027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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