John L. Lewis Dam

BRANCH CREEK· Powhatan, Virginia· Earth· 17 ft tall
Unknown Irrigation Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

John L. Lewis Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 17.7% in VA)
Dam Length340 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA145004

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 John L. Lewis Dam?

John L. Lewis 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 John L. Lewis Dam?

John L. Lewis 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 John L. Lewis Dam?

John L. Lewis Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is John L. Lewis Dam?

John L. Lewis Dam has a dam height of 17 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.