Bowmans Dam is an earth dam located in Fauquier County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planOn file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height18 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 700 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 Bowmans Dam
Bowmans Dam is a dam in Fauquier, Virginia. The dam is owned by Belvoir Farm, Inc. (private). It impounds the Piney Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fauquier |
| River/Stream | Piney Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.84810, -77.82500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Belvoir Farm, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA061005 |
| Federal ID | VA061005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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