Norfleet Dam

Norfleet Dam is an earth dam located in Suffolk 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 ft
17 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

17 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 Norfleet Dam

The primary purpose of Norfleet Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-jones Swamp.

The dam stands 17 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 326 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountySuffolk
River/StreamTr-jones Swamp
Coordinates36.64860, -76.71350

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage326 acre-ft
Max Storage326 acre-ft
Normal Storage185 acre-ft
Drainage Area3 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDVA800012
Federal IDVA800012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program