Rappahannock Dam #22 is a dam located in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 47 ft47 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 91% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rappahannock Dam #22
Rappahannock Dam #22 is a dam in Rappahannock, Virginia. The dam is owned by Douglas Ward;earl Johnson (private).
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,009 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 03/29/2022.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Rappahannock |
| Coordinates | 38.62700, -78.21260 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,009 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,009 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Douglas Ward;earl Johnson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA157024 |
| Federal ID | VA157024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |