Lake Powhatan Dam

Virginia — Pulaski County — BIG MACKS CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPulaski
RiverBIG MACKS CREEK
Coordinates36.96420, -80.66370

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length175 ft
NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 27, 2015
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBlue Ridge Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America

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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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