Parker No. 2 Dam

Parker No. 2 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
Height15 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 15 ft
15 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

15 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 Parker No. 2 Dam

The primary purpose of Parker No. 2 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Tr-seacock Swamp.

The dam stands 15 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountySussex
River/StreamTr-seacock Swamp
Coordinates36.95670, -76.98890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA183020
Federal IDVA183020
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