Upper Mint Springs Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAlbemarle
River/StreamPOWELLS CREEK
Coordinates38.08310, -78.72920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length250 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage81 acre-ft
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAlbemarle County;Albemarle County Local Government;Albemarle County Local Government
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/10/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA003146
Federal IDVA003146
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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