Reservoir #1
Reservoir #1 is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reservoir #1
The primary purpose of Reservoir #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hermitage Country Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Broad Branch.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Goochland |
| River/Stream | Broad Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.64530, -77.70600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hermitage Country Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA075008 |
| Federal ID | VA075008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |