Possum Point Ash Dam #e

About Possum Point Ash Dam #e

The primary purpose of Possum Point Ash Dam #e is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Virginia Electric And Power Company (public utility). It impounds the Quantico Creek.

The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2022.

At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.