Lewis Nursery Dam #1

Cow Branch· Pittsylvania, Virginia· Earth· 28 ft tall
Unknown Irrigation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Lewis Nursery Dam #1 is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 60.8% in VA)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA143087

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 Lewis Nursery Dam #1?

Lewis Nursery Dam #1 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 Lewis Nursery Dam #1?

Lewis Nursery Dam #1 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 Lewis Nursery Dam #1?

Lewis Nursery Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lewis Nursery Dam #1?

Lewis Nursery Dam #1 has a dam height of 28 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.