Morris Dam is an earth dam located in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height17 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 665 ft long. 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 Morris Dam
The primary purpose of Morris Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Popes Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 665 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 442 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Westmoreland |
| River/Stream | Popes Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.16760, -76.93570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA193001 |
| Federal ID | VA193001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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