Lake Powhatan Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPulaski
River/StreamBIG MACKS CREEK
Coordinates36.96420, -80.66370

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length175 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBlue Ridge Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/27/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA155006
Federal IDVA155006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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