Game Reserve Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 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 Game Reserve Dam
The primary purpose of Game Reserve Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Dobie Swamp.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Sussex |
| River/Stream | Dobie Swamp |
| Coordinates | 37.03880, -77.23580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA183013 |
| Federal ID | VA183013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |