Woodberry Dam is an earth dam located in Powhatan County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 130 ft long. 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 Woodberry Dam
The primary purpose of Woodberry Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dolores Athey, Trustee (private). It impounds the Jones Creek (in) to Norwood Creek (out).
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2020.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Powhatan |
| River/Stream | Jones Creek (in) to Norwood Creek (out) |
| Coordinates | 37.58750, -77.77740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dolores Athey, Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA145007 |
| Federal ID | VA145007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |