Wells Dam
Wells Dam is an earth dam located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
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 Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA143075 |
| Federal ID | VA143075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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