Timberlake Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 340 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 Timberlake Dam #3
The primary purpose of Timberlake Dam #3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Riley B. Lowe (private). It impounds the Martins Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| River/Stream | Martins Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.71150, -77.33150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Riley B. Lowe |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085043 |
| Federal ID | VA085043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |