Wells Dam is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Wells Dam
The primary purpose of Wells Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by H. R. Wells (private). It impounds the Tr-north Branch-spring Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Branch-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.23720, -78.66310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | H. R. Wells |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA147030 |
| Federal ID | VA147030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |