Robertson Dam
Robertson Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robertson Dam
The primary purpose of Robertson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Raleigh Jackson Robertson, Sr. (private). It impounds the Petras Branch.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/1993. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Henry |
| River/Stream | Petras Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.68680, -79.70490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Raleigh Jackson Robertson, Sr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA089015 |
| Federal ID | VA089015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |