Second Branch Road Dam

Second Branch Road Dam is an earth dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height26 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 26 ft
26 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

26 ft tall, taller than 55% 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 Second Branch Road Dam

The primary purpose of Second Branch Road Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. It impounds the Trib. Second Branch.

The dam stands 26 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesterfield
River/StreamTrib. Second Branch
Coordinates37.33060, -77.63180

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage86 acre-ft
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA041084
Federal IDVA041084
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