Licking Hole Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 400 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 Licking Hole Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Licking Hole Farm Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by F. D. Gottwald, Jr. (private).
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 276 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Goochland |
| Coordinates | 37.69140, -77.99040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | F. D. Gottwald, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA075005 |
| Federal ID | VA075005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |