Sunken Meadow Dam

Surry County, Virginia (near Claremont)

River/Stream: James River - Sunken Meadow Creek VAHU6 JL15

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
930 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,056 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
VA181001
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
37.21830, -76.93460

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.