Upper Big Bethel Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyHampton
Nearest CityNEWPORT NEWS VA
River/StreamBRICK KILN CREEK
Coordinates37.09179, -76.42572

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length950 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,430 acre-ft
Max Storage1,430 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,190 acre-ft
Surface Area260 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge420 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerUSAF ACC
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/12/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA199011
Federal IDVA199011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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