Upper Powhatan Dam
Virginia — Powhatan County — STEGERS CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Powhatan |
| River | STEGERS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.57620, -77.99250 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 4, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources |
| Other Name | Finch'S Mill Pond, Powhatans Lake Dam (Upper) |
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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.