South of Danville Dam is an earth dam located in Danville County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall, taller than 62% 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 South of Danville Dam
The primary purpose of South of Danville Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Danville, Utillities Dept. (local government). It impounds the Tr-dan River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Danville |
| River/Stream | Tr-dan River |
| Coordinates | 36.56560, -79.34630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | City of Danville, Utillities Dept. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA143040 |
| Federal ID | VA143040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |