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

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height29 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 29 ft
29 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

29 ft tall and 435 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Gregory Dam

The primary purpose of Gregory Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James B Gregory (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary to John's Run.

The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyPittsylvania
River/StreamUnnamed Tributary to John's Run
Coordinates36.80580, -79.21430

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length435 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJames B Gregory
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA143096
Federal IDVA143096
More InfoState Dam Safety Program