Broaddus Dam is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Broaddus Dam
The primary purpose of Broaddus Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles N. Broaddus (private). It impounds the Maracossic Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| River/Stream | Maracossic Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.06160, -77.34630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Charles N. Broaddus |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033017 |
| Federal ID | VA033017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |