Ednam Drive Dam, located in Albemarle, Virginia, is a private-owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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Humidity
The dam, situated on Morey Creek, serves primarily for recreational purposes with a height of 22 feet and a length of 300 feet. It has a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3.2 acres, contributing to the local drainage area of 0.19 square miles.
While the hazard potential of Ednam Drive Dam is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, it undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of once per year. The dam has not been modified since its completion, and there is no emergency action plan in place as of the latest data update in April 2021. Additionally, the risk assessment, management measures, and inundation maps for the dam have not been prepared or updated.
As a key structure in the area, Ednam Drive Dam is essential for water resource management and climate resilience. However, further assessment and planning are needed to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the dam in the face of potential hazards and changing environmental conditions.
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
Morey Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
22 |