Francis Broaddus Dam
Francis Broaddus Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia, built in 1962. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Francis Broaddus Dam
The primary purpose of Francis Broaddus Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 243 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| Coordinates | 37.65760, -77.19400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 243 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085028 |
| Federal ID | VA085028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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