Brandy Rock Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Culpeper County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 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 Brandy Rock Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Brandy Rock Farm Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brandy Rock Farm, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ruffins Run.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Culpeper |
| River/Stream | Ruffins Run |
| Coordinates | 38.54450, -77.90040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Brandy Rock Farm, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA047004 |
| Federal ID | VA047004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |