Ferry Point 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
Height14 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 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 Ferry Point Dam
The primary purpose of Ferry Point Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-nansemond River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Suffolk |
| River/Stream | Tr-nansemond River |
| Coordinates | 36.85480, -76.53460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA800015 |
| Federal ID | VA800015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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