Amelia County Dam # 10

Amelia, Virginia· Other· 27 ft tall
Unknown Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Amelia County Dam # 10 is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 56.5% in VA)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA007021

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Amelia County Dam # 10?

Amelia County Dam # 10 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Amelia County Dam # 10?

Amelia County Dam # 10 is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Amelia County Dam # 10?

Amelia County Dam # 10 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Amelia County Dam # 10?

Amelia County Dam # 10 has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.