Newman Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyHarrisonburg
River/StreamTR-Blacks Run
Coordinates38.43140, -78.87480

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage122 acre-ft
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerJames Madison University
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/14/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA660001
Federal IDVA660001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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