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

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height41 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 41 ft
41 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

41 ft tall and 270 ft long, taller than 87% 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 New Dam

New Dam is a dam in Pittsylvania, Virginia. The dam is owned by George V Burnette (private). It impounds the Runoff Fed.

The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet.

At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPittsylvania
River/StreamRunoff Fed
Coordinates36.72580, -79.54490

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length270 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage40 acre-ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Ownership & Safety

OwnerGeorge V Burnette
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA143074
Federal IDVA143074
More InfoState Dam Safety Program