Wells Dam is an earth dam located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Wells Dam
Wells Dam is a dam in Pittsylvania, Virginia. The dam is owned by John S. Wells (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary to Stewart Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pittsylvania |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary to Stewart Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.72620, -79.55580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | John S. Wells |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA143075 |
| Federal ID | VA143075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |