Bishop Dam

Bishop Dam is an earth dam located in Southampton County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Bishop Dam

The primary purpose of Bishop 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-meherrin River.

The dam stands 7 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountySouthampton
River/StreamTr-meherrin River
Coordinates36.55960, -77.24910

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage126 acre-ft
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA175013
Federal IDVA175013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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