Temple Dam/blue Ribbon Dairy Farm Dam

Temple Dam/blue Ribbon Dairy Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height21 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 21 ft
21 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

21 ft tall. 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 Temple Dam/blue Ribbon Dairy Farm Dam

The primary purpose of Temple Dam/blue Ribbon Dairy Farm Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jane E. Edmonds/paul C. Edmunds (private). It impounds the Tr-birch Creek.

The dam stands 21 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateVirginia
CountyHalifax
River/StreamTr-birch Creek
Coordinates36.68440, -79.08860

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage179 acre-ft
Max Storage168 acre-ft
Normal Storage179 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJane E. Edmonds/paul C. Edmunds
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA083003
Federal IDVA083003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program