Nixons Dam is an earth dam located in Powhatan County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 500 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 Nixons Dam
The primary purpose of Nixons Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Benjamin Nixon (private). It impounds the Trib. Deep Creek ---- ----- Location: 5918 Anderson Hwy.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 261 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Powhatan |
| River/Stream | Trib. Deep Creek ---- ----- Location: 5918 Anderson Hwy |
| Coordinates | 37.55880, -78.06520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Benjamin Nixon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA145028 |
| Federal ID | VA145028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |