Northampton Dam # 1
Key Takeaway
Northampton Dam # 1 is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 8.1% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA131011 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Denard Charles Spady;Rawls Family LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Northampton Dam # 1?
Northampton 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 Northampton Dam # 1?
Northampton Dam # 1 is owned by Denard Charles Spady;Rawls Family LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Northampton Dam # 1?
Northampton Dam # 1 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 Northampton Dam # 1?
Northampton Dam # 1 has a dam height of 13 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.