Izaak Walton Dam

Virginia — Suffolk County — Unnamed tributary to Western Branch Reservoir - VAHU6 JL47 Western Branch Reservoir

Location

StateVirginia
CountySuffolk
RiverUnnamed tributary to Western Branch Reservoir - VAHU6 JL47 Western Branch Reservoir
Coordinates36.78990, -76.59970

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage63 acre-ft
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 22, 2022
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSuffolk - Nansemond Chapter of the Izaak Walton League 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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