Wachter Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyHanover
River/Streamtrib. Totopotomoy Creek
Coordinates37.67520, -77.40980

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length250 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage83 acre-ft
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHanover County, Dept. of Public Works
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/02/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA085009
Federal IDVA085009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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