Chopping Branch Dam
Chopping Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia, built in 1900. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Chopping Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Chopping Branch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mackey Farms Holding, Llc (private). It impounds the Chopping Bottom Branch.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Chopping Bottom Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.01500, -78.33000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mackey Farms Holding, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003105 |
| Federal ID | VA003105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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