Holdrens Dam

Holdrens Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height18 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 18 ft
18 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

18 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.

About Holdrens Dam

The primary purpose of Holdrens Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kenneth G. & Betty Bowles (private). It impounds the Kates Creek.

The dam stands 18 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyBedford
River/StreamKates Creek
Coordinates37.24600, -79.71440

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage87 acre-ft
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerKenneth G. & Betty Bowles
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA019009
Federal IDVA019009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program