Lower Byers Dam

Virginia — Powhatan County — TR-JONES CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPowhatan
RiverTR-JONES CREEK
Coordinates37.57340, -77.81590

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length575 ft
NID Storage469 acre-ft
Max Storage469 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 14, 2018
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLower Byers Lake Waterfront Property Owners Association;Mill Quarter HOA
Other NameLiberty Hill (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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