Butterworth Dam is an earth dam located in Prince George County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 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 Butterworth Dam
The primary purpose of Butterworth Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John R. Ragsdale III (private). It impounds the Jones Hole Swamp.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 285 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince George |
| River/Stream | Jones Hole Swamp |
| Coordinates | 37.08160, -77.38490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John R. Ragsdale III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA149002 |
| Federal ID | VA149002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |