Harrells Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height10 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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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 assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA183007 |
| Federal ID | VA183007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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