Carter Dam is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall. 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 Carter Dam
The primary purpose of Carter Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. It impounds the Tr-cabin Branch Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 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-cabin Branch Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.35240, -78.58100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA147031 |
| Federal ID | VA147031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |