Izaak Walton Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountySuffolk
Nearest CitySuffolk
River/StreamUnnamed tributary to Western Branch Reservoir - VAHU6 JL47 Western Branch Reservoir
Coordinates36.78990, -76.59970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage63 acre-ft
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSuffolk - Nansemond Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA800009
Federal IDVA800009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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