Latanes Dam is an earth dam located in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 423 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 Latanes Dam
The primary purpose of Latanes Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Bridges Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 423 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 518 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Westmoreland |
| River/Stream | Bridges Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.19560, -76.94920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 423 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA193002 |
| Federal ID | VA193002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |