Jmu Amphitheatre Dam is an earth dam located in Harrisonburg County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Jmu Amphitheatre Dam
The primary purpose of Jmu Amphitheatre Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by James Madison University (state).
The dam stands 27 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Harrisonburg |
| Coordinates | 38.43280, -78.86410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | James Madison University |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA660003 |
| Federal ID | VA660003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |