Upper Powhatan Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPowhatan
River/StreamSTEGERS CREEK
Coordinates37.57620, -77.99250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length435 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage750 acre-ft
Max Storage750 acre-ft
Normal Storage210 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge4,330 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVirginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/04/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA145001
Federal IDVA145001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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