Henderson Dam
Henderson Dam is an earth dam located in Stafford County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Henderson Dam
The primary purpose of Henderson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David L. Henderson (private). It impounds the Tr-potomac Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Stafford |
| River/Stream | Tr-potomac Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.36790, -77.43090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David L. Henderson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA179012 |
| Federal ID | VA179012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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