Horse Shoe Lake Dam

Virginia — Halifax County — TR-DOUBLE CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyHalifax
RiverTR-DOUBLE CREEK
Coordinates36.63830, -79.17540

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage216 acre-ft
Max Storage216 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerElmer H. Watson
Other NameHorseshoe Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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