Ray Development Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin City, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 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 Ray Development Dam
The primary purpose of Ray Development Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dam Lake Company (private). It impounds the Tr-blackwater River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin City |
| River/Stream | Tr-blackwater River |
| Coordinates | 36.69330, -76.93310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dam Lake Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA620001 |
| Federal ID | VA620001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |