Atkinson Dam

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

About Atkinson Dam

The primary purpose of Atkinson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Thornton Kenneth Atkinson (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Johns Creek.

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 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

StateVirginia
CountyPittsylvania
River/StreamUnnamed Tributary To Johns Creek
Coordinates36.81140, -79.23130

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length350 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerThornton Kenneth Atkinson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA143095
Federal IDVA143095
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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