Pee Wee Dam

Unnamed tributary Nottoway River - VAHU6 CU11 Nottoway River - Beaverpond Creek· Dinwiddie, Virginia· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pee Wee Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 38.4% in VA)
Dam Length1,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,138 cfs
NID IDVA053019

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Barles Partnership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pee Wee Dam?

Pee Wee Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Pee Wee Dam?

Pee Wee Dam is owned by Barles Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pee Wee Dam?

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

How tall is Pee Wee Dam?

Pee Wee Dam has a dam height of 23 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.