Burdettes Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
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 Burdettes Dam
The primary purpose of Burdettes Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Nature Conservancy Attn: Tl Dispositions (private). It impounds the Roaring Run.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Roaring Run |
| Coordinates | 36.94330, -80.17610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Nature Conservancy Attn: Tl Dispositions |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA067005 |
| Federal ID | VA067005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |