Va Truck and Experimental Station Dam (Esarec)

Occohannock Creek - VAHU6 CB43 Front Lower Chesapeake Bay - Occohannock Creek· Accomack, Virginia· Earth· 10 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Va Truck and Experimental Station Dam (Esarec) is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 2.2% in VA)
Dam Length875 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage195 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDVA001002

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
Last Inspection: July 11, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center;Virginia Tech Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Va Truck and Experimental Station Dam (Esarec)?

Va Truck and Experimental Station Dam (Esarec) 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 Va Truck and Experimental Station Dam (Esarec)?

Va Truck and Experimental Station Dam (Esarec) is owned by Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center;Virginia Tech Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Va Truck and Experimental Station Dam (Esarec)?

Va Truck and Experimental Station Dam (Esarec) serves the following purposes: Other, Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Va Truck and Experimental Station Dam (Esarec)?

Va Truck and Experimental Station Dam (Esarec) has a dam height of 10 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.

When was Va Truck and Experimental Station Dam (Esarec) last inspected?

Va Truck and Experimental Station Dam (Esarec) was last inspected on July 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.