Bernard Dam

Bernard Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin 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 Bernard Dam

The primary purpose of Bernard Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-standiford Creek.

The dam stands 26 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyFranklin
River/StreamTr-standiford Creek
Coordinates37.00650, -79.69620

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage40 acre-ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA067012
Federal IDVA067012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program