Byers 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 · 20 ft20 ft tall and 900 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 Byers Dam
The primary purpose of Byers Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Board of Trustees of the Sledd Tract - Lake Owners Association;don Smith (private). It impounds the Trib. Fine Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 521 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/17/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Powhatan |
| River/Stream | Trib. Fine Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.58270, -77.86880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 521 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 521 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 434 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Board of Trustees of the Sledd Tract - Lake Owners Association;don Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA145010 |
| Federal ID | VA145010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |