Epes Dam

Virginia — Nottoway County — Horsepen Creek - VAHU6 CU06 Little Nottoway River - Whetstone Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyNottoway
RiverHorsepen Creek - VAHU6 CU06 Little Nottoway River - Whetstone Creek
Coordinates37.04420, -78.09130

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length305 ft
NID Storage701 acre-ft
Max Storage701 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 21, 2011
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLewis W Irby
Other NameAmtoco Lake;Amtoco Lake Dam

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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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