Hamilton Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyNottoway
Nearest CityBurkeville
River/StreamDickerson Creek (VAHU6 CU01 Nottoway River - Dry Creek)
Coordinates37.08770, -78.18820

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage873 acre-ft
Max Storage873 acre-ft
Normal Storage486 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,704 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAlexander Hamilton
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/05/2014
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA135005
Federal IDVA135005
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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