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The Upper Izaak Walton Dam, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, stands as a private earth dam primarily built for recreational purposes along the North Fork of Stovall Creek.
Standing at a height of 24.86 feet and a length of 350 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 43.07 acre-feet. The dam, designed by Hurt and Proffitt, Inc., is regulated and inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation of Virginia, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of August 2020, the Upper Izaak Walton Dam has a moderate risk level but meets regulatory guidelines. The spillway, of uncontrolled type and 24 feet wide, adds to the safety measures of the dam. The surrounding area offers a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 0.23 square miles, contributing to the dam's scenic and ecological value. Overall, the Upper Izaak Walton Dam provides both recreational opportunities and environmental benefits, making it a significant feature within the water resource and climate landscape of Virginia.
James River At Holcomb Rock
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1250cfs |
Piney River At Piney River
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31cfs |
James River At Bent Creek
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1300cfs |
Tye River Near Lovingston
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47cfs |
Pedlar River At Forest Road Near Buena Vista
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18cfs |
Big Otter River Near Bedford
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53cfs |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
24.86 |
River Or Stream |
North Fork of Stovall Creek - VAHU6 JM14 James River - Stonewall Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.23 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Headwaters To Farmville
1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary'S Wilderness Boundary
Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River