Harrells Dam
Harrells Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Harrells Dam
The primary purpose of Harrells Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Danny Allen (private). It impounds the Poplar Swamp.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Sussex |
| River/Stream | Poplar Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.77620, -77.39210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Danny Allen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA183007 |
| Federal ID | VA183007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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