National Dam Safety Program. Sunken Meadow Dam (Inventory Number Va18101) James River Basin Surrey County, Commonwealth of Virginia. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

Sunken Meadow Dam is an earthfill embankment approximately 9.1 feet high and 930 feet long. The spillway consists of a 27 foot long broad-crested weir, a concrete well, and a triple 4 foot by 5 foot reinforced concrete box culvert under the embankment, adjacent to the left abutment. The dam is located approximately 1.7 miles east of Claremont, Virginia. The dam itself is owned by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation. The reservoir is owned by Mrs. Mable K. Costenbader, and is used for recreation. Sunken Meadow Dam is an 'intermediate' size - 'high' hazard structure as defined by the recommended Guidelines for Safety Inspection of Dams.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA091537

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  • James A. Walsh

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