Gouldmans Dam is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 550 ft long. 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 Gouldmans Dam
The primary purpose of Gouldmans Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Goldenvale Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| River/Stream | Goldenvale Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.17570, -77.20430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033008 |
| Federal ID | VA033008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |