Hammock Dam

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

About Hammock Dam

The primary purpose of Hammock Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lynwood R. Hammock (private). It impounds the Tr-pigg River.

The dam stands 34 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPittsylvania
River/StreamTr-pigg River
Coordinates36.92380, -79.58780

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLynwood R. Hammock
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA143044
Federal IDVA143044
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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