Bowmans Dam
Bowmans Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Bowmans Dam
The primary purpose of Bowmans Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Josiah Weaver (private). It impounds the Tr-white Oak Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Tr-white Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.13950, -79.91380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Josiah Weaver |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA067004 |
| Federal ID | VA067004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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