Low Point Dam
Low Point Dam is an earth dam located in Surry County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Low Point Dam
The primary purpose of Low Point Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by E. A. Hatch (private). It impounds the Bailey Branch.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 473 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 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.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Surry |
| River/Stream | Bailey Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.19600, -77.02490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 473 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 473 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | E. A. Hatch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA181002 |
| Federal ID | VA181002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |