Layman Dam is a dam located in Powhatan County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Layman Dam

Layman Dam is a dam in Powhatan, Virginia. The dam is owned by James B Layman (private).

The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 202 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPowhatan
Coordinates37.49340, -77.97020

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length375 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage202 acre-ft
Max Storage202 acre-ft
Normal Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

OwnerJames B Layman
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA145078
Federal IDVA145078
More InfoState Dam Safety Program