D. Pitts Dam

trib. Maracossic Creek· Caroline, Virginia· Masonry· 9 ft tall
Unknown Flood Risk Reduction Not Listed

Key Takeaway

D. Pitts Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 1.3% in VA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeMasonry
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
NID IDVA033028

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 D. Pitts Dam?

D. Pitts Dam 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 D. Pitts Dam?

D. Pitts Dam 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 D. Pitts Dam?

D. Pitts Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is D. Pitts Dam?

D. Pitts Dam has a dam height of 9 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.