Pritchett Dam is an earth dam located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 215 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Pritchett Dam
The primary purpose of Pritchett Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William N Pritchett (private). It impounds the Spring and Runoff Fed.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pittsylvania |
| River/Stream | Spring and Runoff Fed |
| Coordinates | 36.67140, -79.58300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | William N Pritchett |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA143092 |
| Federal ID | VA143092 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |