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
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pittsylvania |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Johns Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.81140, -79.23130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Thornton Kenneth Atkinson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA143095 |
| Federal ID | VA143095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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