Pounding Brook Dam
Pounding Brook Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Pounding Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Pounding Brook Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pounding Brook Llc (private). It impounds the Trib. Broad Axe Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Trib. Broad Axe Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.01540, -78.64840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Pounding Brook LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003013 |
| Federal ID | VA003013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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