Townsend Dam

Townsend Dam is an earth dam located in King and Queen County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Townsend Dam

The primary purpose of Townsend Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Freeman Townsend (private).

The dam stands 20 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyKing and Queen
Coordinates37.69560, -76.76990

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage105 acre-ft
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJohn Freeman Townsend
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA097010
Federal IDVA097010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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