Lower Powhatan Dam

Virginia — Powhatan County — STEGERS CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPowhatan
RiverSTEGERS CREEK
Coordinates37.57680, -78.00330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage305 acre-ft
Max Storage305 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 4, 2021
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerVirginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Other NamePowhatans Lake Dam (Lower)

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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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