Towles Dam
Towles Dam is an earth dam located in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Towles Dam
The primary purpose of Towles Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fredericksburg Fish Club (private). It impounds the Black Rock Run.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Spotsylvania |
| River/Stream | Black Rock Run |
| Coordinates | 38.14070, -77.67050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fredericksburg Fish Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA177008 |
| Federal ID | VA177008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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